punching

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)gerund of punch

   “Over the past four years, the rate of "interpersonal" attacks and "penetrating injuries" – such as stabbings, glassings, punchings, beatings – has doubled, he said.”

2. (countable, uncountable)gerund of punch

verb

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of punch
2. (UK, abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, informal)Clipping of punching above one's weight; in a relationship with a more attractive partner.

   “One even took the mickey out of her footballer boyfriend, commenting underneath the shot: "@dele I love ya bro, keep doing bits for Spurs... but you are punching mate ".”

   “Micheal Cerutti left a message under the photo on Facebook which said 'you're punching mate'.”

   “A fifth tweeted: “#MAFSAUS you slept with her on the first night Bryce. How to destroy someone in one cruel line. (For the record, you are punching there chum).””