Definition of punching bag Punching bag

We found 7 definitions of punching bag from 4 different sources.

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What does punching bag mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

punching bag - an inflated ball or bag that is suspended and punched for training in boxing
  punch bag, punching ball, punchball
punching bag - a person on whom another person vents their anger; "he resigned because his boss used him as a punching bag"
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  • punching bag (Noun)
    A device, consisting of a tough cloth bag over sand or other material, used to practice punching.
  • punching bag (Noun)
    A person serving as an object of abuse.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • punching bag
    A person who is continually target of mean jokes and/or bad treatment and towards whom anger is directed.
  • punching bag
    An inflated ball or bag that is suspended and punched for training in boxing.

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  • A punching bag is a tough bag which is supposed to be punched a lot. It is used in exercise or stress relief to improve one of three areas: physical strength, aerobic fitness or punching technique.

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