n.
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 : the action of punching
2 : a quick blow with or as if with the fist
3 : effective energy or forcefulness <a story that packs a punch > <political punch >
– punch · less \ ' p ə nch-l ə s \ adjective
– to the punch : to the first blow or to decisive action ― usually used with beat