THRASHING


Meaning of THRASHING in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ θræʃɪŋ ]

( thrashings)

1.

If one player or team gives another one a thrashing , they defeat them easily or by a large score. ( INFORMAL )

Can the New Zealand bowlers fight back after their thrashing at Christchurch?

N-COUNT : usu with supp

2.

If someone gives someone else a thrashing , they hit them several times as a punishment.

If Sarah caught her, she would get a thrashing.

= hiding, beating

N-COUNT

3.

see also thrash

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