Beating

/ˈbiːtɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action of striking or hitting repeatedly.

The drummer's beating set the rhythm for the entire band.

A defeat in a competition or confrontation.

The team suffered a painful beating in the championship game.

The sound produced by a rhythmic hitting or pounding.

The beating of the waves against the shore was soothing.

A severe reprimand or criticism.

He received a beating from his boss for not meeting the deadline.

verb

To strike repeatedly.

She is beating the egg whites to make them fluffy.

To defeat someone in a game or competition.

They are beating their rivals for a place in the finals.

To pulsate or throb rhythmically.

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.

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

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

A significant and often embarrassing defeat.

That loss was a total beating for the team.