Meaning of the word wallop in English

What does wallop mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wallop

US /ˈwɑː.ləp/
UK /ˈwɒl.əp/

Verb

1.

hit (someone or something) very hard

Example:
He walloped the ball over the fence.
The boxer walloped his opponent with a powerful punch.
2.

defeat heavily

Example:
Our team walloped the opposition 5-0.
The company was walloped by its competitors in the market.

Noun

a heavy blow

Example:
He delivered a mighty wallop to the punching bag.
The sudden wallop of the waves knocked him off his feet.
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