Definition of Punching bag

1. Noun. A person on whom another person vents their anger. "He resigned because his boss used him as a punching bag"

Generic synonyms: Victim

2. Noun. An inflated ball or bag that is suspended and punched for training in boxing.
Exact synonyms: Punch Bag, Punchball, Punching Ball
Generic synonyms: Ball

Definition of Punching bag

1. Noun. A device, consisting of a tough cloth bag over sand or other material, used to practice punching. ¹

2. Noun. A person serving as an object of abuse. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Punching Bag

punched tape
puncheon
puncheons
puncher
punchers
punches
punches in
punchier
punchiest
punchily
punchin
punchinello
punchinellos
punchiness
punching
punching bag (current term)
punching bags
punching ball
punching in
punchings
punchins
punchless
punchlike
punchline
punchlines
puncht
punchup
punchwork
punchy
puncing

Literary usage of Punching bag

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. In Sickness and in Health: A Manual of Domestic Medicine and Surgery by James West Roosevelt (1896)
"... say that special detail exercises indoors and at night are far better than no exercise at all. One of the best gymnasium trainers is the punching bag. ..."

2. South Eastern Reporter by West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, West Publishing Company, South Carolina Supreme Court (1906)
"1 that If they believed from the evidence that it was a fact that the driver of the wagon was looking at the punching bag at the time the wagon struck and ..."

3. Revitalize Your Life: Improve Your Looks, Your Health & Your Sex Lifeby Jack Lalanne by Jack Lalanne (2003)
"... knees a little bit, stand erect and pretend that you have a punching bag in front of you (just as you've seen boxers working out on a punching bag). ..."

4. American Physical Education Review by American Physical Education Association (1920)
"Bowling, box ball, arch ball, pitching quoits, shuffleboard, ping-pong, tether ball, badminton, tennis, shooting for basket, volley ball, punching bag, ..."

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