Meaning & Definition of word "Beating"

Beating

/ˈbiːtɪŋ/

1. The action of striking or hitting repeatedly.
- Example: The drummer's beating set the rhythm for the entire band.
2. A defeat in a competition or confrontation.
- Example: The team suffered a painful beating in the championship game.
3. The sound produced by a rhythmic hitting or pounding.
- Example: The beating of the waves against the shore was soothing.
4. A severe reprimand or criticism.
- Example: He received a beating from his boss for not meeting the deadline.

1. To strike repeatedly.
- Example: She is beating the egg whites to make them fluffy.
2. To defeat someone in a game or competition.
- Example: They are beating their rivals for a place in the finals.
3. To pulsate or throb rhythmically.
- Example: His heart was beating rapidly with excitement.

Derived from the verb 'beat', from Old English 'beatan' meaning to strike.

beat a dead horse:

To continue discussing a topic that is already resolved or pointless.

take a beating:

To suffer a loss or negative outcome, often refers to finances or physical combat.

to give someone a beating:

To physically assault someone, often severely.

beat:

To hit repeatedly.

beater:

A tool or person that beats or mixes.

beating heart:

The rhythmic contraction of heart muscles.

Meaning: A rough experience, especially in terms of competition or loss.

Example Sentence: He really took a beating in the stock market last week.

Meaning: A significant and often embarrassing defeat.

Example Sentence: That loss was a total beating for the team.