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    Drubbing

    /ˈdrʌbɪŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    a severe defeat or beating.
    The team suffered a drubbing at the hands of their rivals, losing by five goals.
    a harsh criticism or reprimand.
    The manager gave the employee a drubbing for missing the deadline.
    verb
    to defeat someone severely or to criticize harshly.
    The political candidate was drubbed in the polls after the scandal broke.
    to beat or whip someone.
    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

    A serious loss, especially in sports or competitions.
    Their loss was considered a real drubbing.
    To be humiliated or shamed in public.
    He got a drubbing at the debate last night.