English > biff: 2 senses > noun 1, act| Meaning | (boxing) a blow with the fist. |
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| Synonyms | punch, clout, poke, lick, slug |
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| Category | boxing, pugilism, fisticuffs | fighting with the fists |
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| Narrower | counterpunch, parry, counter | A return punch (especially by a boxer) |
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| haymaker, knockout punch, KO punch, Sunday punch | A hard punch that renders the opponent unable to continue boxing |
| hook | A short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent |
| jab | A quick short straight punch |
| rabbit punch | A short chopping blow to the back of the neck |
| sucker punch | An unexpected punch |
| Broader | blow | A powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon |
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| Spanish | bofetada, gancho, paliza, pinchazo, punch, puñetazo, puñete, tortazo |
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| Catalan | clatellot, mastegot, punyada |
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| Verbs | biff | strike, usually with the fist |
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