punchy

adj

1. (informal)Having a punch; effective; forceful; spirited; vigorous.

   “Best cuts: "The Evil Dude," "Kung Fu, Too!" "Mama Love," "New Orleans" (with a punchy vocal by Teresa Brewer).”

   “Some of the punchiest passages in "The Lady and the Panda" are quotations from Harkness's own writing.”

   “Malcolm’s tighter, punchier rhythm tone is consistent with the use of any of these big 100-watters (a Marshall Super Bass would be particularly bold in this department), and this was clearly another key ingredient—partnered with his Filter’Tron-loaded Gretsch—in the unparalleled chunk of the AC/DC rhythm assault.”

   “It’s a really great experience: Keys feel punchy with a not too loud clicking and clacking, along with a nice feel when actually pushing the key.”

   “The show had a considerable footprint on YouTube, but Piker helped it adapt to punchier formats that were better suited to Facebook and Instagram.”

2. (informal)Involving or resembling a punch with the fist.

   “Apart from the problemette with the punchy bits, I've got only one reservation with the game and that's that the tie-in element is a bit shaky to say the least.”

   “Francine leans down and her body tenses, shoulders reddening as she makes a sharp, punchy gesture. It doesn't look like a couple in love.”

3. (informal)Punchable; punchworthy.

   “Even with his punchy face, Roman nose and big ears, Jack Drawbaugh will command most of the attention for the 1-14-mile marathon route tomorrow at Sunland Park.”

   “I've always hated Robbie Williams downright stupid face, Hopefully the Gallaghers will break his legs aswell.”

   “Punchy face Marty and dickless Rathbun are toast in all areas but a few freezone type dim wits who think Elrongs^([sic]) story about his almost gettinr^([sic]) run over by a train on Venus was really hot, The cult is over, but its criminal empire will go on for a while yet..”

4. (informal)Behaving or appearing punch-drunk, reacting poorly.

   “I was so sleep-deprived I was starting to get punchy.”

   ““It has been weeks since any of us have had even a moment of slumber.” “It's actually been only, like, 14 hours, but they get a little punchy when they don't get their sleep.””

5. (informal)Of groomed snow: unable to support the weight of a skier, especially when the skier’s weight is all on one ski, resulting in a ski punching through the surface of the snow.
6. (informal, regional)Short and thick; fat; paunchy.

   “Behind him, Saretha looked bewildered as a small, punchy man in a chartreuse Lawyer’s suit raced up to her, talking fast.”