thrashing

[thrash-ing]

noun

1. a flogging; whipping.

2. the act of a person or thing that thrashes.

3. a pile or quantity of threshed grain or the grain threshed at one time.

thrashing

/ ˈθræʃɪŋ /

noun

1. a physical assault; flogging

2. a convincing defeat

   a 5–1 thrashing

Word History and Origins

Origin of thrashing¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; thrash, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Following their 2023 victory over Essex it was a different story last season as they suffered an eight-wicket thrashing at the hands of Gloucestershire.

From BBC

Hayes breaks in, thrashing his drums alongside Wilkinson’s guitar and an enthralling bass line from Buanoccorsi.

From Los Angeles Times

Crocodile experts have expressed concern about the saltwater crocodile pictured in particular, saying it is unusual that it wasn't thrashing about, trying to escape.

From BBC

Her first cap came earlier this year with her impact instant as she started at open-side flanker in a 79-14 thrashing of the United States.

From BBC

Martin: Seems to be with some folks that Clarke can't do right, I for one was expecting a thrashing tonight but proved wrong, decent performance, good result.

From BBC

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• whipping