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Definition of whop

whop

/wɑːp/
Adverb:whoppingly
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Plural:whops
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Adjective:whopping
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Past Simple:whopped
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Past Participle:whopped
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Present Participle:whopping
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whop Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To strike or hit someone or something forcefully with a heavy, resounding blow.

Example

"He accidentally whopped his thumb with the mallet while building the bookshelf."

2

To defeat or overcome an opponent decisively in a game or competition (informal).

Example

"The visiting varsity team whopped the defending champions by twenty points."

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• noun

1

A heavy blow or the dull, resonant sound produced by a forceful impact.

Example

"The heavy textbook hit the floorboards with a loud whop."

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• Nearby Words

whoops
whoopsie
whoosh
whop
whopper
whopping
whore

Word Origin & Etymology

Attested from the late 14th century as Middle English 'wappen' (to strike or throw heavily), probably of imitative origin representing the sound of a heavy blow.

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