Meaning & Definition of word "Whacking"
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Whacking
/ˈhwakɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. the act of hitting or striking something.
- Example: The whacking of the drum echoed through the hall.
verb:
- 1. to strike or hit something with force.
- Example: He was whacking the piñata with a stick.
- 2. to defeat or destroy someone or something thoroughly.
- Example: Our team is whacking the competition in this tournament.
adjective:
- 1. of great size or intensity; huge.
- Example: They are planning a whacking great party this weekend.
Etymology
From the word 'whack', which means to strike or hit.
Common Phrases and Expressions
whacking great:
An informal way to say something is very large or significant.
whacking off:
A slang term often referring to masturbation.
whack job:
A slang term for someone who is eccentric or crazy.
Related Words
whack:
To hit or strike forcefully.
whacked:
Exhausted or very tired.
Slang Meanings of whacking
Meaning: To kill someone.
Example Sentence: I heard they whacked the rival gang member.
Meaning: To consume a large amount of something.
Example Sentence: He was whacking down pizza at the party.