Clobbered: meaning, definitions and examples
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clobbered
[ หklรค-bษrd ]
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:
๐ต๐น atropelado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช verprรผgelt
๐ฎ๐ฉ dipukul
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะฑะธัะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ pobity
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใกใฎใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท frappรฉ
๐ช๐ธ golpeado
๐น๐ท dรถvรผlmรผล
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ตฌํ๋นํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุถุฑูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ zbitรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zbitรฉ
๐จ๐ณ ่ขซๆ่ดฅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ udaren
๐ฎ๐ธ slegiรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพาัะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แขแงแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรถyรผlmรผล
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.