punch out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To repeatedly hit a person.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To hit a person so that they become unconscious (knocked out).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To use a punch to remove a piece of material or to remove a piece already scored.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “punch out” mean?
To repeatedly hit a person.
Is “punch out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.