wallop
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1wal·lop

verb \ˈwä-ləp\

Definition of WALLOP

intransitive verb
1
: to boil noisily
2
a : to move with reckless or disorganized haste : advance in a headlong rush
b : wallow, flounder
transitive verb
1
a : to thrash soundly : lambaste
b : to beat by a wide margin : trounce
2
: to hit with force : sock
wal·lop·er noun

Examples of WALLOP

  1. I was so angry I felt like walloping him.
  2. <walloped the branches of the pear tree with a stick in an effort to knock down some fruit>

Origin of WALLOP

Middle English walopen to gallop, from Old French (Picard dialect) waloper
First Known Use: 1579

Rhymes with WALLOP

2wallop

noun

Definition of WALLOP

1
a : a powerful blow : punch
b : something resembling a wallop especially in suddenness of force
c : the ability (as of a boxer) to hit hard
2
a : emotional, sensory, or psychological force or influence : impact <a novel that packs a wallop>
b : an exciting emotional response : thrill
3
British : beer

Examples of WALLOP

  1. <felt the wallop of a car crashing into their front porch>
  2. <gave the ball a good wallop with the bat>

First Known Use of WALLOP

circa 1823

Rhymes with WALLOP

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