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/ˈθræʃɪŋ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A violent beating or striking.
He received a thrashing from the bully in the playground.
A decisive defeat in a competition or game.
It was a thrashing—the team was eliminated from the tournament after the loss.
verb
To strike or beat (someone or something) repeatedly and violently.
The coach was furious and threatened to give the team a thrashing if they lost the game.
To move about violently or energetically.
The fish was thrashing in the net, trying to escape.
To defeat someone decisively in a game or competition.
The team suffered a thrashing, losing by more than thirty points.
Etymology
Middle English 'thrashen,' meaning to strike or lash.
Common Phrases and Expressions
give a thrashing
To defeat someone decisively or harshly.
thrashing about
To move around in a wild or uncontrolled manner.
thrashing machine
A device for separating grain from plants.
Related Words
thrash
To beat soundly; to defeat decisively.
flail
To wave or swing wildly.
Slang Meanings
To be heavily defeated or outperformed.
They were thrashed in the tournament.
To move violently or uncontrollably, often used to describe someone who is upset.
She was thrashing in her seat when she heard the news.