The official currency of the Republic of Ireland prior to the comming of the Euro. People usually referred to them as pounds as the official name was technically the Irish for 'pound', as a result the official name was more commonly used when speaking Irish.
Tá cúig phunt agam. (I have five punts)
by Waraddict October 30, 2006
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To 'have a punt' means to bet prospectively on something that probably won't win.
"What so you think Shergar is coming in at Cheltenham?"

"Not really, but I'll have punt on that"

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"That stuck up bitch over there only sleeps with guys who have at least 10 grand in their pocket and a diamond bed to sleep on"

"Fuck mate, have a punt, if it don't work out, nothing lost."
by cocktwist March 19, 2010
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A session with a prostitute ( word commonly used in Australia/New Zealand)
Brooke was my first punt and she was amazing.
by punterooni August 2, 2019
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to buy time, delay

This is likely in reference to football (American) where a punt after possession is used to keep the opposing team from scoring for as long as possible.
Person A: Why did you turn them down?
Person B: I was punting! They were trying to force me into a bad deal.
by Johnald141 November 4, 2007
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When the woman and the man in the relationship swap rolls during sex, the woman uses a strap on, and the man takes it up the pooper.
"DAYYUM, I walked in on Sally Punting Danny, I threw up a little in my mouth."
by bananaphonedododo May 26, 2009
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Flat bottomed, small, open boat that is powered by a person pushing along with a long pole. Similar to a Venetian gondola. Used in shallow waters (unless you have a really long pole.)
The waters around Cambridge University are often full of silly punts.
by robcraine November 22, 2005
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