drubbing

American  

[druhb-ing] / ˈdrʌb ɪŋ /

noun

1. a beating; a sound thrashing.

2. a decisive, humiliating defeat, as in a game or contest.

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drubbing British  

/ ˈdrʌbɪŋ /

noun

1. a beating, as with a stick, cudgel, etc

2. a comprehensive or heavy defeat, esp in a sporting competition

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Etymology

Origin of drubbing

First recorded in 1640–50; drub + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The Seattle Seahawks, who are 7-2 after drubbing the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, are currently the No. 1 seed in the NFC after beginning the campaign as a rank outsider in their own division.

From The Wall Street Journal

Charlotte Edwards has been England's head coach for six months, and she inherited a team drained of confidence after the 16-0 Ashes drubbing.

From BBC

If they give even the slightest hint that the Ashes drubbing is still lurking in their minds, Australia are ruthless and will pounce.

From BBC

The Philadelphia Eagles drubbing of the Kansas Chiefs scored an even bigger audience than last year, thanks to streaming.

From Los Angeles Times

Whitewashed 0-3 at home by New Zealand, followed by a 3-1 drubbing by Australia Down Under in two preceding series, India looked vulnerable and wobbly.

From BBC

Related Words

• beating
• rout
• thrashing
• trouncing
• whipping