Walloping
(adjective)
- Used to describe a large, overwhelming or crushing defeat or loss.
- Used to describe a strong or severe punishment or reprimand.
Origin:
Origin uncertain, probably related to "wallop" (verb), meaning to strike hard.
Examples:
- The team suffered a walloping defeat, losing by a score of 20-0.
- The company"s stock took a walloping after the CEO"s resignation.
- He got a walloping from his father for breaking the vase.
- The city's residents felt a walloping effect from the recent economic downturn.
- The team was dealt a walloping blow when their star player was injured.