punchy

Example Sentences

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Borgli’s deft mixture of punchy dark humor and thorny subjects makes for a distinctly American movie that only a Norwegian could think up.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

She didn't write her first true love song until 2024: So American – a punchy new wave cut, about falling head over heels for English actor Louis Partridge.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Why the latest literary trend favors short, punchy prose over epics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The show is punchy but generally upbeat about technology and the people who make it.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

You know when you’ve had a really long day and you’re so punchy with tiredness that everything seems hilarious?

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles