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Taken from the sport of football, punting is a passive-aggressive way of delaying an action or an inevitable result. When someone punts, it's usually because they are faced with an uncomfortable situation where they are afraid to give a clear answer, response, or explanation to avoid judgment, ridicule, or scorn.
"I asked Tony if he wanted to hang out, shoot some pool and get a couple of brews. Instead of telling me directly that he really didn't want to go, he punted, saying he needed to ask his wife first. Tony wanted to avoid the uncomfortable situation of possibly hurting my feelings, so he made his wife the scapegoat, because everyone knows what a selfish, possessive bitch she is."
punt by not for nothing October 27, 2019
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To actively chase girls that are usually strangers, portmanteau of pussy and hunt
Joe: How about we go round the campus tonight?
Dylan: Oh yeah, we could punt the freshers.
Punt by Skudee November 26, 2019
Oh ! here comes that punter
To kick someone like punting in football.
"Hey John, what happened to your face?"

"I was punted"
Punt by Silminator June 26, 2021
To give up on perfection and just get a project done before the deadline.
Ah, sh*t. This project is due is 4 hours, and I had a list of things I wanted to include, but now I have to punt and just get it done before the deadline.
Punt by edderraaa September 21, 2021