Interesting. In Australian Rules Football, and to a lesser extent in Rubgy and Gaelic football, a "punt" is a kick which is most commonly used in an attacking

Interesting. In Australian Rules Football, and to a lesser extent in Rubgy and Gaelic football, a "punt" is a kick which is most commonly used in an attacking manner. As a verb, "Punt" can also mean: + A kick of a football + A method of propelling a boat with a pole + To place a bet, usually at long odds, or a risky one As a noun it can be: + The former unit of money in Ireland + An open flat-bottomed boat (usually propelled with a pole) + The dent in the bottom of a wine bottle Your usage matches that I've seen here before, but is not one with which I'm familiar. I wonder if it's preculiarly and specifically North American. In particular, though, it's the exact opposite of other meanings in other parts of the world.