Shellacking (verb)

To give someone a severe beating or defeat.

Origin:

The word "shellacking" comes from the noun "shellac", which is a type of resin produced by the female lac bug and used as a coating on wood and other materials. the verb form of the word refers to the act of applying this coating.

Examples:

1. The home team got shellacked by the visitors, losing by a score of 10-1.
2. The candidate received a shellacking in the polls, losing by a landslide.
3. The new product was shellacked by critics, receiving mostly negative reviews.
4. After a long day at work, he deserved a good shellacking in the ring.
5. The debate was a shellacking for one candidate, who was unable to defend their position effectively.