punching
/ˈpʌnt͡ʃɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: punchings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
gerund of punch — An incident in which someone is punched.
Noun
Examples
Over the past four years, the rate of "interpersonal" attacks and "penetrating injuries" – such as stabbings, glassings, punchings, beatings – has doubled, he said.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
gerund of punch — The process of making holes in something (for example, a leather belt or a rail ticket).
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “punching” mean?
gerund of punch — An incident in which someone is punched.
Is “punching” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.