whacking

[hwak-ing, wak-]

adjective

Informal.

1. large.

whacking

/ ˈwækɪŋ /

adjective

1. enormous

adverb

1. (intensifier)

   a whacking big lie

Word History and Origins

Origin of whacking¹

First recorded in 1800–10; whack + -ing ²

Example Sentences

But Root held his nerve, whacking a six and a four to regain control and Sam Hain struck the winning runs with a ball to spare.

From BBC

By the time Pages added to the lead in the seventh, whacking his 18th of the season deep to left, the game was already in hand.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s as though “Superman” isn’t sure how to be earnest without whacking us over the head with it.

From Los Angeles Times

Beijing doesn't seem too worried about looking elsewhere for more chicken, pork and sorghum and – at the same time – it knows it is whacking the US president right in his heartland.

From BBC

Local resident Sarah Hill said she could hear the hum of the fans, as well as players calling to each other and whacking balls.

From BBC