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WHACKING

(noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Whacking.

Whacking - as a noun

The act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beatingdrubbinglacinglickingthrashingtrouncing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
corporal punishment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Whacking - as an adverb

To an abnormal extent

Example: "A whacking good story"

Whacking - as an adjective satellite

(british informal) enormous

Example: "A whacking phone bill"

Whacking - as a verb

To hit, slap or strike.

To kill, bump off.

To share or parcel out; often with up.

Example: "To whack the spoils of a robbery"

To beat convincingly; to thrash.

(usually in the negative) to surpass; to better.

Whacking - as an adjective

Exceptionally large; whopping (often followed by an adjective such as great or big).

Example Sentences

"He gave it a whacking blow with a hammer."
"Her car came to a whacking halt as the brakes failed."
"We had a whacking great meal at the new restaurant in town."
"The storm was accompanied by whacking great thunderclaps."
"He landed a whacking kick on his opponent's leg."
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Word Game Points

Is WHACKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, whacking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WHACKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is WHACKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, whacking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WHACKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is WHACKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, whacking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WHACKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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