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Definition of punch-out in English: punch-outnoun ˈpʌn(t)ʃaʊt North American 1A token redeemable at a company store, etc., given as payment to employees. Compare "scrip". Now historical. 2A hole or perforation made by punching; a piece of material removed by punching a hole. 3A boxing match; a fist fight or brawl; = "punch-up".
adjective ˈpʌn(t)ʃaʊt North American Designating a cardboard or paper model, picture, or shape which is loosely attached to a surround so that it may be pressed out by hand, especially as a children's activity.
Origin Late 19th century; earliest use found in Acts State Tennessee. From punch + out. Definition of punch-out in US English: punch-outnounˈpʌn(t)ʃaʊt North American 1A token redeemable at a company store, etc., given as payment to employees. Compare "scrip". Now historical. 2A hole or perforation made by punching; a piece of material removed by punching a hole. 3A boxing match; a fist fight or brawl; = "punch-up".
adjectiveˈpʌn(t)ʃaʊt North American Designating a cardboard or paper model, picture, or shape which is loosely attached to a surround so that it may be pressed out by hand, especially as a children's activity.
Origin Late 19th century; earliest use found in Acts Tennessee. From punch + out. |