wallop
4 synonyms for wallop, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To hit someone or something very hard.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To hit someone or something very hard.
“He walloped the ball clean out of the park.”
2. noun
A heavy blow, or the force and impact of one.
“The punch landed with quite a wallop.”
How to use wallop
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pack a wallop
wallop someone
Informal — common in casual speech but not formal writing.
Etymology
From Old Northern French walop ("gallop"), which is also the root of the modern word "gallop" — the two are historical twins.
Full origin of wallop →Frequently asked questions
What does “wallop” mean?
The word “wallop” means to hit someone or something very hard. In plain terms, to hit hard, or a hard blow, always used informally.
How do you pronounce “wallop”?
“Wallop” is pronounced WOL-uhp (/ˈwɑ.ləp/ in IPA).
How do you use “wallop” in a sentence?
Here is “wallop” used in a sentence: “He walloped the ball clean out of the park.”
What part of speech is “wallop”?
Depending on how it is used, “wallop” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “wallop” come from?
The word “wallop” comes from French. From Old Northern French walop ("gallop"), which is also the root of the modern word "gallop" — the two are historical twins.
How many meanings does “wallop” have?
“Wallop” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to hit someone or something very hard.
