Meaning & Definition of word "Drubbing"
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Drubbing
/ˈdrʌbɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. a severe defeat or beating.
- Example: The team suffered a drubbing at the hands of their rivals, losing by five goals.
- 2. a harsh criticism or reprimand.
- Example: The manager gave the employee a drubbing for missing the deadline.
verb:
- 1. to defeat someone severely or to criticize harshly.
- Example: The political candidate was drubbed in the polls after the scandal broke.
- 2. to beat or whip someone.
- Example: The boxer was drubbed by his opponent in the championship match.
Etymology
Origin unknown, possibly related to the verb 'drub' meaning to beat or strike.
Common Phrases and Expressions
give someone a drubbing:
to defeat someone decisively.
take a drubbing:
to be beaten severely in a match or situation.
drubbing in the polls:
a significant loss or unfavorable outcome in an election.
Related Words
drub:
to beat or strike someone, often repeatedly.
thrash:
to beat severely; to defeat thoroughly.
Slang Meanings of drubbing
Meaning: A serious loss, especially in sports or competitions.
Example Sentence: Their loss was considered a real drubbing.
Meaning: To be humiliated or shamed in public.
Example Sentence: He got a drubbing at the debate last night.