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Pugilistic Definition & Meaning

pugilistic
adjective
  1. of or relating to pugilism or pugilists; "a pugilistic career"

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What does pugilistic mean?
of or relating to pugilism or pugilists; "a pugilistic career"
What part of speech is pugilistic?
Pugilistic is an adjective.

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