Whacking

/ˈhwakɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun
the act of hitting or striking something.
The whacking of the drum echoed through the hall.
verb
to strike or hit something with force.
He was whacking the piñata with a stick.
to defeat or destroy someone or something thoroughly.
Our team is whacking the competition in this tournament.
adjective
of great size or intensity; huge.
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

To kill someone.
I heard they whacked the rival gang member.
To consume a large amount of something.
He was whacking down pizza at the party.