(figuratively, of a person) Being over-reactive to routine events.
(skiing) A term used by Nordic skiers (especially skate skiers) to describe groomed snow that does not support the weight of a skier, especially when the skier’s weight is all on one ski, resulting in a ski punching through the surface of the snow.
“He studied the check, then looked up with a punchy expression on his face.”
“Indeed, some of the more educated politicians even deliberately emulate the punchy and aggressive godfather style in order to capture the rural ground.”
“Meng then offers his punchy remark on the girl's tactfulness, which he ostentatiously condemns.”