Whacking: meaning, definitions and examples

physical action

Whacking refers to the act of striking something with a heavy blow. It often implies a forceful and sometimes careless action that may be done in frustration or play. In various contexts, it can describe the act of hitting an object or a person, often with a lot of energy. Additionally, 'whacking' can be used informally to indicate an extreme degree of something, such as 'whacking great'.

bashing, hitting, smacking, striking

Examples of usage

• He was whacking the piñata with a stick.

• She was whacking the weeds in the garden.

• The children were whacking at the snow with their shovels.