| 1. | an inflated or stuffed bag, usually suspended, punched with the fists as an exercise. |
| 2. | Informal. a person serving as an object of abuse; scapegoat: I told him that I wasn't going to be a punching bag for anyone. |
| punch·ing bag (pŭn'chĭng) n. A stuffed or inflated leather bag that is usually suspended so that it can be punched with the fists for exercise. |