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whacking Definition and Meaning in English (whacking definition)

verb
Synonyms:hittingstrikingbeating
Quick Answer • Definition

Whacking definition: The action of striking something or someone forcefully with a sharp blow.

Definitions of Whacking

  1. 1verb

    The action of striking something or someone forcefully with a sharp blow.

  2. 2adjective(informal)

    Used informally to describe something that is very large, impressive, or excellent.

Example Sentences

casual

“He received a whacking for breaking the window.”

casual

“She gave the ball a whacking kick.”

informal

“That's a whacking great fish you caught!”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivewhack
third person singularwhacks
past tensewhacked
past participlewhacked
agent nounwhacker

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

whacking greatexpression

Informal term for something very large or significant.

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