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Meaning of shellacking

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

shellacking

verb

Definitions

  1. To coat with shellac.

  2. To beat; to thrash.

  3. To inflict a heavy defeat upon.

noun

Definitions

  1. A heavy defeat, drubbing, or beating; used particularly in sports and political contexts.

    Example: 2015 AFL Grand Final, West Coast Eagles copped a shellacking. If they turned up to the game prior to the second half, they may have been in the Contest.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/shellachttps://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/shellacking

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