Clobbering

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. A violent physical beating or thrashing ; a decisive loss or overwhelming win in a contest ; a forceful hit or collision causing damage
2. An intense act of physically striking someone ; a crushing defeat or dominant success ; a powerful impact or crash
3. The act of hitting or battering severely ; a major defeat marked by a large margin ; a substantial blow or accident involving force

Etymology: This is the "-ing" form of "clobber," a British slang verb of uncertain origin. It appears in 19th-century slang, possibly from Yiddish, and may be related to "clabber," meaning mud or wet clay. A 1941 British slang use is possibly imitative of the sound of distant bombs exploding.

Synonyms: beating, thrashing, defeating

Antonyms: helping, aiding