Whop
[hwɒp]
Definition
(v. i.) To throw one's self quickly, or by an abrupt motion; to turn suddenly; as, she whapped down on the floor; the fish whapped over.
(v. t.) To beat or strike.
(n.) A blow, or quick, smart stroke.
(v. t.) Same as Whap.
(n.) Same as Whap.
Editor: Murdoch
Definition
v.t. (coll.) to whip.—v.i. to flop on the ground.—n. Whop′per one who whops: anything very large esp. a monstrous lie.—adj. Whop′ping (slang) very large.
Inputed by Kirsten
Examples
- Why, either of my boys would whop him with one hand. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Then I'll whop yer when I get in,' said the voice; 'you just see if I don't, that's all, my work'us brat! Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Whop my second keeper! William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- His answer was not cheering to my spirits, for it consisted of two dismal words, 'With whopping. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I should like to be the captain of some band, and have the whopping of 'em, and follering 'em about, unbeknown to themselves. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Ain't nobody to be whopped for takin' this here liberty, sir? Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- They've whopped John Scroggins till he's well nigh dead. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
Editor: Melinda