Wallop

usgb/ˈwɑːləp/
verb

To hit something or someone very hard.

He walloped the baseball out of the park.
Visual representation of "wallop" - To hit something or someone very hard

Often appears as...

  • wallop someone
  • wallop something

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Informal

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Physical Action

Use 'wallop' when referring to a strong physical hit, often with an object or in sports.

Illustration for Physical Action
He gave the door a wallop and it finally opened.
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Sudden Impact

'Wallop' suggests a sudden or surprising hit with significant force.

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The ball walloped against the window, cracking the glass.
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