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Definition of flogging

flogging

/ˈflɑː.ɡɪŋ/
flog · ging
Plural:floggings
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flogging Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A punishment or beating in which someone is repeatedly struck with a whip, rod, or stick.

Example

"Naval historians documented the gradual abolition of flogging as a disciplinary measure aboard nineteenth-century ships."

2

British A resounding defeat in a game, contest, or competition.

Example

"The visiting team suffered a heavy flogging in the final match of the tournament."

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• Rhymes for flogging

• Nearby Words

floe
flog
flogger
flogging
flood
floodable
floodgate

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'flog', which first appeared in late 17th-century English school slang, likely as a shortened or dialectal alteration of the Latin 'flagellare', meaning 'to whip'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flogging. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flogging
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