thrashing
Americannoun
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a flogging; whipping.
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the act of a person or thing that thrashes.
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a pile or quantity of threshed grain or the grain threshed at one time.
noun
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a physical assault; flogging
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a convincing defeat
a 5–1 thrashing
Etymology
Origin of thrashing
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at thrash, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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The band’s appeal rested on their thrashing simplicity, bad-boy looks and dark sense of humor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
Mikel Arteta's side have been top of the table for more than 200 days, while City have only spent six days at the summit - following their opening day 4-0 thrashing of Wolves.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
In fairness, the 5-0 thrashing of West Ham on Saturday, with Russo pulling the strings from the number 10 position, was full of the flair Slegers demands from her team.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
The Brumbies opened their season with a 56-24 thrashing of Western Force in Perth, and will face the Auckland Blues next week.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
Finally the thrashing slows and then the big fish shivers and stops moving.
From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick
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