punchbag means synonym of punching bag.; A tough bag, usually cylindrical, filled with air, sand, or other material, and suspended so that swings freely, which is punched or kicked when practising sports such as boxing or martial arts.
punchbag is pronounced /ˈpʌnt͡ʃbæɡ/.
Etymology
From punch + bag.
noun
- Synonym of punching bag.; A tough bag, usually cylindrical, filled with air, sand, or other material, and suspended so that swings freely, which is punched or kicked when practising sports such as boxing or martial arts.
- Synonym of punching bag.; A person serving as an object of abuse.