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Definition of pugilistic adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

pugilistic

adjective

/ˌpjuːdʒɪˈlɪstɪk/

/ˌpjuːdʒɪˈlɪstɪk/

(old-fashioned or humorous)

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connected with boxing or boxers
- pugilistic prowess
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