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pugilistic

[ pyoo-juh-lis-tik ]

adjective

  1. relating to or involving fighting with the fists, especially professional boxing:

    The movie Rocky is a triumphant, rags-to-riches tale of pugilistic glory.

  2. inclined or eager to fight; aggressively hostile; belligerent:

    She was fired for being a pugilistic, wine-tossing diva who fought with nearly everyone.

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Other Words From

  • pu·gi·lis·ti·cal·ly adverb
  • un·pu·gi·lis·tic adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pugilistic1

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