whacking
Americanadjective
adjective
adverb
Etymology
Origin of whacking
Example Sentences
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Two big loans that were made during the postpandemic boom in private-equity buyouts are defaulting, whacking some private-credit funds and ratcheting up losses in the already troubled corner of Wall Street.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Markets are treading water due to other concerns too—notably private credit and ongoing fears about artificial intelligence whacking software and services companies.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
Ellie Kildunne, whose concussion symptoms must have eased judging by the way she was whacking a pitchside drum, has more obvious stardust to her game.
From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025
It’s as though “Superman” isn’t sure how to be earnest without whacking us over the head with it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2025
I walked over to the snag, spit on my hands, and started whacking away with my club.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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