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What does punchy mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word punchy? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Having a punch; effective; forceful; spirited; vigorous.
  2. Behaving or appearing punch drunk.
  3. (figuratively, of a person) Being over-reactive to routine events.
  4. (skiing) A term used by Nordic skiers (especially skate skiers) to describe groomed snow that does not support the weight of a skier, especially when the skier’s weight is all on one ski, resulting in a ski punching through the surface of the snow.
  5. (dated) short and thick; fat; paunchy
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The strength of character of the tomato ragout gave a lighter than usual balance to the punchy meat.
It's full of punchy quotes and well-crafted reportorial scene-painting, of which this is an example.
The Dolby Surround audio is also more dynamic than the original stereo broadcast, offering crystal clear dialogue and punchy music.
The more lengthy and discursive notes of the original forces give way to a short, punchy, military style, often devoid of emotion.
Hollywood hated the movie, but it still got a consolation mention for its punchy sound effects editing.
The film is smart, moving and punchy at turns and Braff's Andrew Largeman is delightfully monotone and instantly loveable.

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