Whackings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A series of forceful hits or strikes delivered to a target or person
2. multiple incidents of being struck or hit, typically in a forceful or aggressive manner
3. repeated actions involving loud or impactful contact, often associated with punishment or aggression

Etymology: "Whackings" is simply the plural of "whacking," a noun meaning a series of heavy blows. That noun is formed from the verb "whack," which is itself the source of the word's sense of a sharp, forceful strike. The plural form gives the idea of repeated blows, so a "whacking" describes a beating delivered in several strokes rather than a single hit.

Synonyms: strikes, hits, blows