punchy

Example Sentences

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They’re bright, punchy and just a little salty around the edges.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

First devised in 1828 by English grocer John Osborn, Gentleman’s Relish is a punchy blend of mashed anchovy fillets, butter and a secret blend of spices and herbs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

Viewers emerging from theatres call it "paisa vasool" - a punchy Hindi phrase for "you got your money's worth".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The dogs were slipping on punchy snow, snow that was mostly ice.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell