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walloping

adjective · adverb · noun

Simple meaning

Whopping, large in size.

Pronunciation

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wawluhping

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ˈwɔləpɪŋ

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Definition

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adjective

  1. slang

    Whopping, large in size.

  2. slang

    Of exceptional, impressive quality.

adverb

  1. Used to emphasize the size or extent

noun

  1. A sound defeat

  2. figurativelyby extension

    A thrashing, serious defeat.

  3. figurativelyby extension

    Verbal abuse.

  4. A series of wallops or blows; a beating.

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Synonyms

Sense: whopping or large in size

largebighumongousInformal

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