Punch-and-Judy show
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Punch–and–Judy show

noun \ˌpənch-ən-ˈjü-dē-\

Definition of PUNCH-AND-JUDY SHOW

: a traditional puppet show in which the little hook-nosed puppet Punch fights comically with his wife Judy

First Known Use of PUNCH-AND-JUDY SHOW

1870

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