"punching bag" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: punching bag [singular], punching bags [plural]
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  1. A punching bag is a bag used for punching, kicking or boxing.
    Sense id: simple-punching_bag-en-noun-Wn74tv9E
  2. A punching bag is a person that is abused or bullied.
    Sense id: simple-punching_bag-en-noun-9xacMaEL Categories (other): Colloquial
     
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