Clobber: meaning, definitions and examples

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clobber

[ ˈklɒbər ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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

surrar
espancar

🇮🇳 मारना

पीटना
कूटना

🇩🇪 verprügeln

schlagen
verdreschen

🇮🇩 memukul

🇺🇦 бити

🇵🇱 bić

tłuc
uderzać

🇯🇵 打ち負かす (uchimakasu)

🇫🇷 battre

frapper
tabasser

🇪🇸 golpear

🇹🇷 dövmek

🇰🇷 때리다 (ttaerida)

🇸🇦 ضرب (darb)

🇨🇿 bít

mlátit
tlouci

🇸🇰 biť

🇨🇳 打 (dǎ)

🇸🇮 pretepati

🇮🇸 berja

🇰🇿 соғу

🇬🇪 ცემა (ts'ema)

🇦🇿 döymək

🇲🇽 golpear

Word origin

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.