adj
Meaning 1
Whopping, large in size.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: slang
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Standard Lemma guide
walloping
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adj
Meaning 2
Of exceptional, impressive quality.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: slang
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adv
Meaning 3
Used to emphasize the size or extent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- a walloping big lie
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noun
Meaning 4
A series of wallops or blows; a beating.
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noun
Meaning 5
Verbal abuse.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, figuratively
Examples
- For forgetting to pick up the package again, my boss gave me a walloping.
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Synonyms: tongue lashing
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noun
Meaning 6
A thrashing, serious defeat.
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Usage: broadly, figuratively
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verb
Meaning 7
present participle and gerund of wallop
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Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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adjective satellite
Meaning 8
(used informally) very large
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- a thumping loss
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: humongous, banging, thumping, whopping
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noun
Meaning 9
a sound defeat
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: thrashing, debacle, drubbing, slaughter, trouncing, whipping
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: defeat, licking
History
Etymology
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