Thrashing: meaning, definitions and examples

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thrashing

[ ˈθræʃɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

agriculture

The act of separating grain from straw by beating it.

Synonyms

separating, threshing

Examples of usage

The farmer used a thrashing machine to separate the grain from the straw.
After the thrashing was done, the grain was ready to be stored.

^{Context #2}

informal

A severe defeat or beating.

Synonyms

defeat, drubbing

Examples of usage

The football team suffered a thrashing in the championship game.
The company received a thrashing in the stock market.

^{Context #3}

slang

A vigorous dance or party.

Synonyms

dance, party

Examples of usage

The party turned into a wild thrashing with music and dancing.
Let's go to the club and have a thrashing tonight!

Translations

Translations of the word "thrashing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agitação

🇮🇳 झटके देना

🇩🇪 Schlagen

🇮🇩 mengamuk

🇺🇦 трястися

🇵🇱 rzucanie się

🇯🇵 激しく動く

🇫🇷 battement

🇪🇸 sacudida

🇹🇷 çırpınma

🇰🇷 몸부림

🇸🇦 خبط

🇨🇿 třesení

🇸🇰 šklbanie

🇨🇳 翻滚

🇸🇮 trganje

🇮🇸 hrista

🇰🇿 сілкіну

🇬🇪 ტრიალი

🇦🇿 çırpınma

🇲🇽 sacudida

Word origin

The word 'thrashing' has its origin in Old English, where 'þerscan' meant 'to beat, to thresh.' Over time, the word evolved to 'thrash' in Middle English, and eventually 'thrashing' to specifically refer to separating grain from straw. The informal use of 'thrashing' to mean a severe defeat or beating likely stems from the idea of being beaten or struck down, similar to the act of threshing grain. The slang use of 'thrashing' to describe a vigorous dance or party may have originated from the energetic and lively movements associated with threshing.