walloping
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7.5
- noun
- /ˈwɑːləpɪŋ/
- Informal
:
paliza
- Let's give 'em a bloody good walloping and all, lads.
Examples
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You gave Arnie an awful walloping.
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Another walloping tackle by Syracuse's Bob Lundy.
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So glad I tuned in to the 1st debate and witnessed a historic walloping.
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The team suffered a severe walloping in the championship game, losing 5-0 to their rivals.
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After a long season, the coach noted that the last game resulted in a significant walloping for his players.
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The underdog team faced a real challenge and ended up delivering a surprising walloping to the defending champions.
Synonyms
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4.6
A very large defeat in a contest or game
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9.1
A strong beating in a fight or a big loss in a game
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7.7
A big defeat in a game or competition
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5.6
A heavy defeat in a game or contest that embarrasses the losers
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8.4
A very big loss in a game, match, or argument
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6.6
A heavy defeat in a game or contest
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7.9
A very complete loss in a game or contest
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5.4
A heavy defeat in a game or contest
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7.4
A very strong defeat, usually in a game or election, leaving the loser embarrassed
A very heavy defeat or a hard physical beating
Antonyms
How Severe
- Informal
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7.5
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7.2
- Informal
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5.4
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7.9
275
2.5
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3.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word walloping comes from the verb wallop, which means 'to hit' or 'to beat'. As a noun, a walloping is 'a heavy defeat' or 'a thorough beating' because it describes being given a big 'hit' in a game or contest.