Pugilistically

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /pjuːdʒɪˈlɪstɪkli/

Origin

From pugilistic + -ally.

Full definition of pugilistically

Adverb

1. In a pugilistic manner; by means of fighting; aggressively. from 19th c.
• 1994, Edward St Aubyn, Bad News, Picador 2006, p. 191:Wired Puerto Ricans were pacing about pugilistically on the corner, and black guys with big hats were leaning in doorways.

Related terms

• pugilistic