larruping
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of larruping
Example Sentences
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"The financial sector is getting a larruping at the moment but it still has the potential of rising again like the phoenix," he said.
From The Guardian
Downright lying he would not have; and there was nothing for it but larruping.
From Project Gutenberg
His wits have never come right, and a deal, a deal of larruping it will take to make 'em grow.
From Project Gutenberg
They did not at first notice a small red car larruping gaily over the road beneath the ledge, though the driver was a pink-haired man in a green coat.
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He was glad when the bandsmen came larruping home from the dance.
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