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punching bags

punching bags is the plural of punching bag.

Meaning of punching bag

Noun

punching bag (plural punching bags)

  1. (US) A tough bag, usually cylindrical, filled with air, sand, or other material, often suspended so that it swings freely, which is punched or kicked when practising sports such as boxing or martial arts.
    Synonyms:
    punchbag
  2. (US, figuratively) A person serving as an object of abuse.
    • For so long, Theon Greyjoy was the punching bag of Game of Thrones, a sort of shitty Charlie Brown who not only failed to kick the football, but would then be beaten savagely with it every time he landed on his ass.2019 April 14, Alex McLevy, “Winter is Here on Game of Thrones’ Final Season Premiere (Newbies)”, in The A.V. Club, archived from the original on 18 Dec 2020
    Synonyms:
    punchbag

Questions about punching bags

What is punching bags the plural of?
Punching bags is the plural of punching bag.

Words near punching bags in the dictionary

  1. punchiness
  2. punching
  3. punching above
  4. punching above one's weight
  5. punching bag
  6. punching bags
  7. punching below one's weight
  8. punching down
  9. punching in
  10. punching out
  11. punching someone's lights out

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