punchlessadj.1
/ˈpʌn(t)ʃləs/, U.S. /ˈpən(t)ʃləs/ rare.
Having no punch to drink.
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the world > food and drink > drink > providing or serving drink > [adjective] > supplied with liquor > not
wineless1436
beerless1846
liquorless1859
punchless1903
1821 Blackwood's Edinb. Mag. 10 562 Breakfastless, milkless, tealess, soupless, punchless.
1903 W. Stevens Let. 26 July (1967) 64 I was looking forward to a cigarless, punchless weary life.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
punchlessadj.2
/ˈpʌn(t)ʃləs/, U.S. /ˈpən(t)ʃləs/ Of a boxer: lacking a powerful punch. Frequently figurative: lacking force, impact, or vigour; ineffectual, weak.
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society > leisure > sport > types of sport or game > fighting sports > boxing > [adjective] > attributes of boxer
muffled1721
lightweight1823
punch-drunk1911
punchless1913
southpaw1914
light welter1950
1913 Oakland (Calif.) Tribune 7 June Robert McAllister is still the punchless wonder of the ring.
1930 Frederick (Maryland) Post 17 May 3/6 I have seen golfers who thought they had to relax to the extent that they were inclined to collapse. The result is that their swings are punchless.
1950 J. Dempsey Championship Fighting ii. 11 Punchless performers who can win amateur or professional bouts on points.
2005 Time Out N.Y. 17 Nov. 44/2 Even Schwaiger's tapioca-and-citrus tart seemed punchless despite its wasabi mousse.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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