What does thrashing mean?
Thrashing means present participle and gerund of thrash.
Thrashing
/ˈθɹæʃɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of thrash.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of thrash
- Action of the verb to thrash.
- A beating, especially a severe one.
- (slang) A heavy defeat.
- (computing) Excessive paging within virtual storage.
- (dance) Slam dancing.
- (colloquial) Threshing. (of cereal crop, etc)
Example Sentences
the thrashings of a fish on a hook
Now Hodgson just has to work out a makeshift forward line against a Ukraine team who warmed up for Tuesday by doling out the obligatory thrashing to San Marino, knocking in four goals by half-time and another five in the second half.
Synonyms for thrashing
Antonyms for thrashing
Related Words
Word Forms
- thrashings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for thrashing?
Common synonyms include moving, debacle, flailing, whipping.
What is the opposite of thrashing?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use thrashing in a sentence?
the thrashings of a fish on a hook
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