murskatappio — meaning in English

English meaning

• licking noun The act of passing the tongue over something.
• whipping noun The punishment of being struck repeatedly with a whip.

Senses

murskatappio is used for these senses in English:

• licking (informal) A great loss or defeat.
• whipping (countable) A heavy defeat; a thrashing.

licking — full definition

1. noun The act of passing the tongue over something.
2. noun A severe beating or defeat.

whipping — full definition

1. noun The punishment of being struck repeatedly with a whip.
2. noun A heavy defeat.
3. noun The technique of beating cream or eggs until light and airy.

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