Synonyms for

Whacking

Verb / ˈwækɪŋ / / ˈhwækɪŋ / Another word for whacking — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to strike with a hard blow; to beat forcefully

Synonyms & similar words

wallop licking drubbing wham whop trouncing lacing beating whack thrashing hit smack beat pound thump bash slap thrash wallop knock thwack strike pummel punch clout clobber buffet whip spank flog

Example sentences

  1. The carpenter was whacking the wood with a hammer.
  2. She was whacking the weeds in the garden with a hoe.
  3. The boxer was whacking his opponent with a left hook.
  4. He was whacking the golf ball down the fairway.
  5. The chef was whacking the garlic with a knife and a cutting board.

Quotes

  • The sailor is a man with a heart of iron and a backbone of whacking big brass balls. - Eugene B. Fluckey
  • It's been a whacking great year. - Frank Lampard
  • I have a whacking great tattoo on my left shoulder of a phoenix. - Jenna Coleman

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