whop
Meaning
-
- (informal) To throw or move (something) quickly, usually with an impact.
- (slang) To administer corporal punishment to.
Synonyms
thump out
Pronounced as (IPA)
/wɒp/
Etymology
From Middle English whappen, a variant of wappen (“to strike; fling; shoot; stun”), probably of imitative origin. Compare Old Norse vappa (“to waddle”).
Bookmark this
Improve your pronunciation
Write this word
Start learning English with learnfeliz.
Practice speaking and memorizing "whop" and many other words and sentences in English.
Go to our English course page
Notes