Punt

Punt

PUNT /หˆpunt/
Verb United Kingdom

To give something a try,

Example Sentences

"Don't Punt about like that!"
"He's always trying to Punt when he shouldn't."

Etymology & History

British term for flat-bottomed boat propelled by pole. Oxford/Cambridge punting is cultural tradition. From Latin 'ponto' (flat-bottomed boat).

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Informal
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