noun
thrashing
THRA-shihng
Thrashing (noun) means a severe beating. Example: “The boy got a thrashing for breaking the neighbor's window.”
noun
1
A severe beating.
"The boy got a thrashing for breaking the neighbor's window."
2
A heavy, one-sided defeat.
"The visiting team suffered a thrashing, losing six-nil."
How to use thrashing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA severe beating, or a lopsided defeat in a game or contest.
Common pairings
take a thrashing
give someone a thrashing
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Word forms
- Plural
- thrashings
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Rhymes for thrashing
hashing
dashing
washing
lashing
bashing
smashing
flashing
crashing
clashing
trashing
slashing
splashing
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Frequently asked questions
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.
