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clobber

 

[ ˈklɒbər ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

to strike

To hit someone or something hard and repeatedly. To defeat decisively.

Synonyms

beat, pummel, thrash, trounce

Examples of usage

  • He clobbered the thief with a baseball bat.
  • The team clobbered their opponents in the championship game.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

Clothing or equipment, especially old or worn-out items.

Synonyms

attire, gear, outfit

Examples of usage

  • He was wearing his old clobber to work.
  • She packed her camping clobber for the trip.

Translations

Translations of the word "clobber" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bater

🇮🇳 मारना

🇩🇪 verprügeln

🇮🇩 memukul

🇺🇦 бити

🇵🇱 bić

🇯🇵 打ち負かす (uchimakasu)

🇫🇷 battre

🇪🇸 golpear

🇹🇷 dövmek

🇰🇷 때리다 (ttaerida)

🇸🇦 ضرب (darb)

🇨🇿 bít

🇸🇰 biť

🇨🇳 打 (dǎ)

🇸🇮 pretepati

🇮🇸 berja

🇰🇿 соғу

🇬🇪 ცემა (ts'ema)

🇦🇿 döymək

🇲🇽 golpear

Etymology

The word 'clobber' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the Middle English word 'clabbern' meaning 'to pelt with a club.' Over time, the meaning expanded to include the idea of defeating someone decisively. In more recent usage, 'clobber' has also come to refer to clothing or equipment, especially in a casual or informal context.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,094, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.