Clobbered: meaning, definitions and examples

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clobbered

 

[ หˆklรค-bษ™rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical impact

To clobber someone means to hit them with great force. This term is often used in informal contexts, particularly in relation to fighting or sports. It can also imply defeating someone decisively or overwhelmingly. The use of 'clobber' emphasizes the intensity of the action and can evoke a sense of chaos or suddenness. While it traditionally refers to physical encounters, it can also be applied metaphorically in contexts like competition.

Synonyms

beat, hit, smash, strike, thump

Examples of usage

  • He clobbered his opponent in the boxing ring.
  • The team clobbered their rivals in the championship match.
  • She clobbered the ball out of the park.
  • The storm clobbered the town, leaving significant damage.

Translations

Translations of the word "clobbered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atropelado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เคŸเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verprรผgelt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dipukul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฑะธั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pobity

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰“ใกใฎใ‚ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frappรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ golpeado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรถvรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌํƒ€๋‹นํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุถุฑูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zbitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zbitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซๆ‰“่ดฅ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ udaren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slegiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา“ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถyรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ golpeado

Etymology

The word 'clobber' likely originated in the mid-19th century, coming from the colloquial German term 'klobern' which means to pound or thump. It is believed that it was popularized in the United States and used primarily in informal contexts, especially in relation to physical confrontation or rough play. The early usage was mostly connected to wrestling and boxing, but over time, it has expanded to describe any situation where someone is hit forcefully or overwhelmingly defeated. The term conveys a vivid image of someone being struck hard, often with a sense of finality or totality. As the language evolved, 'clobber' began to appear in a variety of contexts, exemplifying the creative and dynamic nature of English slang.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,508, 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.