lunge

¹lunge

noun \ˈlənj\

Definition of LUNGE

1

: a quick thrust or jab (as of a sword) usually made by leaning or striding forward

2

: a sudden forward rush or reach <made a lunge to catch the ball>

Examples of LUNGE

1. He made a lunge at me with his knife.
2. He made a desperate lunge for the ball.

Origin of LUNGE

modification of French allonge extension, reach, from Old French alonge, from alongier to lengthen, from Vulgar Latin *allongare, from Latin ad- ad- + Late Latin longare, from Latin longus long

First Known Use: 1748

Related to LUNGE

Synonyms: dab, dig, jab, ¹poke

Related Words: punch; stab, stick; push, shove; jam, jerk, jog, nudge

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Rhymes with LUNGE

grunge, plunge, sponge