punching bag

Noun

Singular punching bag

Plural punching bags

A man hitting a punching bag

1. (countable) A punching bag is a bag used for punching, kicking or boxing.

   The punching bag is filled with sand.

2. (countable) (informal) A punching bag is a person that is abused or bullied.

   The bully uses Tim as a punching bag whenever he is upset.

Related words

• punching
• bag