Shellacking

usgb/ʃəˈlæk.ɪŋ/
noun

A severe defeat or beating, often used in informal contexts.

The team received a shellacking in the championship game.
Visual representation of "shellacking" - A severe defeat or beating, often used in informal contexts.

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Informal

take a shellacking,give a shellacking,receive a shellacking

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Context

Shellacking is primarily used in informal contexts, particularly in sports.

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The team suffered a shellacking at home.\Emotion
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