walloping

adjective wal·lop·ing \ ˈwä-lə-piŋ \

Definition of walloping

2 : exceptionally fine or impressive : smashing

Examples of walloping in a Sentence

  1. he needed help to mount such a walloping horse

First Known Use of walloping

1823



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