Wallop: meaning, definitions and examples
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wallop
[ หwษlษp ]
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
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.
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
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:
๐ต๐น golpe
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Schlag
๐ฎ๐ฉ pukulan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะดะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ cios
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๆ
๐ซ๐ท coup
๐ช๐ธ golpe
๐น๐ท darbe
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๊ฒฉ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุถุฑุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ รบder
๐ธ๐ฐ รบder
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅป
๐ธ๐ฎ udar
๐ฎ๐ธ hรถgg
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพาาั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แขแงแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ zษrbษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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