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larruping

American

[lar-uh-ping] / ˈlær ə pɪŋ /

adverb

Chiefly Western U.S.

very; exceedingly.

That was a larruping good meal.

Etymology

Origin of larruping

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; larrup + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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Chirruping to each other, they seemed to agree that just inside of the bed would be a nice spot for building their nest.

From Stories of Animal Sagacity by Weir, Harrison

Chirruping Critic off the hearth went to Madame Marie Roze's Concert the other day—advertised as "Grand Morning Concert"—well, it was a "Grand Morning" for the time of year—but why was the Concert "Grand?"—and was delighted.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, May 31, 1890 by Various

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