whop
Americanverb (used with object)
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to strike forcibly.
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to defeat soundly, as in a contest.
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to put or pull violently; whip.
to whop out a book.
verb (used without object)
noun
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a forcible blow.
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the sound made by it.
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a bump; heavy fall.
verb
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(tr) to strike, beat, or thrash
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(tr) to defeat utterly
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(intr) to drop or fall
noun
Etymology
Origin of whop
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, variant of wap
Example Sentences
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Moreover, this whopping increase in social-insurance premiums wouldn’t come with better coverage.
There are a whopping twelve restaurants on the island, like Roots, a multi-course, plant-based meal made with ingredients grown on the island’s zero-waste garden.
From Salon
Total public debt stands at a whopping 200% of gross domestic product.
He nevertheless scored 22 points, blocked a pair of shots and hauled in nine rebounds—and the Spurs won the short time he played by a whopping 21 points.
At the hotel cart, the cookies go for a whopping $10.50.
From Los Angeles Times
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