Meaning of the word whacking in English

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

whacking

US /ˈwæk.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈwæk.ɪŋ/

Adjective

very large or impressive

Example:
That's a whacking great fish you caught!
They gave him a whacking bonus for his excellent performance.

Adverb

very; extremely

Example:
It was a whacking good party!
He was whacking tired after the long journey.