Wallop: meaning, definitions and examples

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wallop

 

[ หˆwษ’lษ™p ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

hit hard

To wallop means to strike someone or something with great force. It often suggests delivering a strong blow that can produce significant impact or noise.

Synonyms

hit, pound, slap, strike

Examples of usage

  • He walloped the punching bag with all his strength.
  • The storm walloped the coastal towns with heavy winds.
  • She walloped the piรฑata until candy fell out.
Context #2 | Noun

a strong hit

A wallop refers to a powerful blow or strike. This term can also imply a significant impact or effect of something.

Synonyms

blow, hit, thump, whack

Examples of usage

  • That was quite a wallop he received during the match.
  • The wallop of the ball against the bat was satisfying.
  • She felt the wallop of reality hit her when she learned the news.

Translations

Translations of the word "wallop" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น golpe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlag

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pukulan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cios

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰“ๆ’ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coup

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ golpe

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท darbe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ€๊ฒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุฑุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบder

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบder

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๅ‡ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ udar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถgg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา›า›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™rbษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ golpe

Etymology

The word 'wallop' originated in the early 20th century as a colloquial term in American English. Its roots can be traced to the dialectal English word 'wallop', which means to strike or hit. Some linguists believe it may be related to the English dialect 'wollop', which also signifies a strong impact or blow. The term gained popularity through its frequent use in sports and casual conversation, often to describe forceful strikes. Over the years, 'wallop' has maintained its informal connotation, frequently appearing in discussions about fighting, sports, and playful engagement, showing its versatility in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,728 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.