flogging

American  

[flog-ing, flaw-ging] / ˈflɒg ɪŋ, ˈflɔ gɪŋ /

noun

1. a beating, especially with a whip or scourge.

   Punishments included public flogging, imprisonment, or death by stoning.

2. aggressive promotion or advertising.

   The writer is annoyed by the flogging and over-coverage of the World Cup, a sporting event he claims few Americans know or care much about.

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Etymology

Origin of flogging

flog + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Flogging Molly was famously named in recognition of Molly Malone’s Irish Pub on Fairfax Avenue, where the members first came together and which supported the band in its infancy.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2025

"Buying nothing but good vibes. Flogging only sun and winter sunshine," he said at the time.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2022

Taking the stage will be a collective of traditional international Irish bands and punk rockers including Flogging Molly, The Gobshites, Dropkick Murphys and Vanilla Ice.

From Washington Times • Mar. 7, 2016

Flogging Molly’s lead singer Dave King is a Dublin-born, Los Angeles-based musician with a long pedigree in hard-rock bands before forming his current outfit.

From Chicago Tribune • Aug. 8, 2011

In March, 1912, Regulations concerning Flogging and the Enforcing Detailed Regulations being promulgated, many improvements were made in the measures hitherto practiced.

From Korea's Fight for Freedom by Mckenzie, F. A. (Frederick Arthur)

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