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Definition of whacking

whacking

/ˈwæk.ɪŋ/
whack · ing
Adverb:whackingly
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Plural:whackings
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whacking Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

British Extremely large, heavy, or impressive in size or amount (informal).

Example

"The company received a whacking fine for failing to meet the safety regulations."

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• noun

1

The act of striking something forcefully with a sharp blow, or a series of such blows; a sound beating or thrashing.

Example

"The dusty rug needed a thorough whacking outdoors to remove all the dirt."

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• adverb

1

British To an extremely high degree; extraordinarily (usually used before adjectives denoting large size, such as 'great' or 'big').

Example

"They served a whacking great slice of chocolate cake after dinner."

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• Rhymes for whacking

• Nearby Words

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