noun

thrashing

THRA-shihng

Thrashing (noun) means a severe beating. Example: “The boy got a thrashing for breaking the neighbor's window.”

noun

A severe beating.

"The boy got a thrashing for breaking the neighbor's window."

A heavy, one-sided defeat.

"The visiting team suffered a thrashing, losing six-nil."

How to use thrashing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA severe beating, or a lopsided defeat in a game or contest.

Common pairings

take a thrashing give someone a thrashing

thrashings plural

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The boy got a _____ for breaking the neighbor's window.

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What does “thrashing” mean?

The word “thrashing” means a severe beating. In plain terms, a severe beating, or a lopsided defeat in a game or contest.

How do you pronounce “thrashing”?

“Thrashing” is pronounced THRA-shihng (/ˈθɹæʃɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “thrashing” in a sentence?

Here is “thrashing” used in a sentence: “The boy got a thrashing for breaking the neighbor's window.”

What part of speech is “thrashing”?

“Thrashing” is a noun.

How many meanings does “thrashing” have?

“Thrashing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a severe beating.

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