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Meaning of Wallop
to hit or strike something or someone with great force
Definitions
- To hit or strike something or someone with great force, typically making a loud noise
- * To defeat or overcome someone or something decisively
Etymology of Wallop
The word "wallop" is believed to have originated in the mid-17th century, possibly as an imitation of the sound of a loud blow
It is thought to be related to the word "walm" or "wallem", which means "to boil" or "to surge", possibly suggesting a powerful or violent movement
Example Uses
- The boxer's punch managed to wallop his opponent to the ground
- * The storm wallop the coast with powerful winds and heavy rainfall