whacking

[ˈwækɪŋ]

whacking Definition

  • 1very large or considerable
  • 2a hard blow or hit

Using whacking: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "whacking" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    They made a whacking profit from the sale.

  • Example

    He gave the ball a whacking kick.

  • Example

    The company suffered a whacking loss last year.

whacking Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with whacking

  • used to emphasize the size or amount of something

    Example

    He inherited a whacking great fortune from his grandfather.

  • whack on the head

    a hard blow to the head

    Example

    He received a whack on the head from a falling object.

  • a person who is crazy or eccentric

    Example

    I think he's a bit of a whack job with all his conspiracy theories.

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Summary: whacking in Brief

The term 'whacking' [ˈwækɪŋ] can be used as an adjective to describe something that is very large or considerable, such as 'They made a whacking profit from the sale.' It can also be used as a noun to refer to a hard blow or hit, like 'He gave the ball a whacking kick.' The phrase 'whacking great' emphasizes the size or amount of something, while 'whack on the head' refers to a hard blow to the head. 'Whack job' is a slang term for a crazy or eccentric person.