whacking

American  

[hwak-ing, wak-] / ˈʰwæk ɪŋ, ˈwæk- /

adjective

Informal.

1. large.

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whacking British  

/ ˈwækɪŋ /

adjective

1. enormous

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adverb

1. (intensifier)

   a whacking big lie

Etymology

Origin of whacking

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

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

Smith, playing her first international since September 2022, batted like she had never been away, whacking 12 fours as she equalled Danni Wyatt’s fastest half-century for an Englishwoman from 24 balls.

From BBC