walloper
- noun
- Informal
- The boxer is a powerful walloper!
Examples
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Many consider Mike Tyson a legendary walloper.
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The boxer proved himself to be a formidable walloper by knocking out his opponent in the first round.
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The boxer was known as a walloper in the ring for his powerful punches.
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The new player is a walloper and can change the game's momentum with one swing.
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You don't want to mess with him; he's a real walloper on the field.
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During the championship match, the football player delivered a powerful tackle, earning him the reputation of a tough walloper.
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In the final round, the wrestler showcased his skills as a skilled walloper by pinning his rival effortlessly.
Synonyms
A person who strikes a ball in sports like volleyball or cricket
A person who fights roughly in places like bars
A large strong man who looks tough and ready to fight
A person who hits people with their fist, often in boxing
A boxer who uses very hard punches to try to knock opponents out
A person who fights with their fists, often as a professional boxer
A person who hits something, for example in sport or work
A person who is very strong and tough, like a boxer or a team defender
A boxer who hits with very strong, heavy punches
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Etymology
Walloper comes from the verb wallop, meaning 'to hit', so a walloper is simply someone who hits with great force, like a powerful boxer or a strong hitter in sport.