What does thwacking mean?
Thwacking means present participle and gerund of thwack.
Thwacking
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of thwack.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of thwack
- The action or sound of a thwack; a beating.
Example Sentences
The next day he realised that, glorious as his hiding place was as an escape from books and thwackings, it had its disadvantages: the chief was that there was nothing to eat and drink, and that is a very serious thing for a growing boy […]
Synonyms for thwacking
Antonyms for thwacking
Related Words
Word Forms
- thwackings
Usage Notes
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How do you use thwacking in a sentence?
The next day he realised that, glorious as his hiding place was as an escape from books and thwackings, it had its disadvantages: the chief was that there was nothing to eat and drink, and that is a very serious thing for a growing boy […]
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