English Word · Intermediate
whopping
A beating
Pronunciation: /ˈ(h)wɒpɪŋ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "A beating.".
Example
At least this taught me to hate violence which to me translated into thick ears or sound whoppings on the behind.
At least this taught me to hate violence which to me translated into thick ears or sound whoppings on the behind.
Practice tips
- Practice whopping out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.