noun
larrup
Larrup (noun) means a hard hit or slap.
noun
1
A hard hit or slap.
"That way, you got the perfect four-in-one gauge every time. If you were caught doing it any other way, you got a larrup round the lughole or a kick up the khyber."
— Ken Sears, The Boy From Treacle Bumstead (2013)
2
(informal) Cheeky or rude talk.
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Etymology
Of uncertain origin. Many dictionaries suggest a link with Dutch larpen ("to thresh with flails").
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of larrup?
"larrup" (noun) means a hard hit or slap.
What is another word for larrup?
Other words for "larrup" include rudeness, impudence, impertinence, backchat, cheek.
What are the different meanings of larrup?
"larrup" has 2 main meanings: 1. A hard hit or slap; 2. (informal) Cheeky or rude talk.
