/ ˈpeɪstɪŋ; NAmE / noun
1.
[ sing. ] ( especially BrE ) a heavy defeat in a game or competition
2.
[ sing. ] ( especially BrE ) an instance of being hit very hard as a punishment
SYN thrashing
/ ˈpeɪstɪŋ; NAmE / noun
1.
[ sing. ] ( especially BrE ) a heavy defeat in a game or competition
2.
[ sing. ] ( especially BrE ) an instance of being hit very hard as a punishment
SYN thrashing
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005