Whup
verb
To defeat decisively, often in a competition or argument.
He whupped his opponent in the final match.
Usage tips
Informal
whup someone,whup in a fight,whup hands down
verb
To hit or strike someone, often with intent to discipline or scold.
If you don't behave, I'll whup you.
Usage tips
Vulgar
whup someone good,whup into shape,whup for discipline
verb
To defeat decisively, often in a competition or argument.
He whupped his opponent in the final match.
Usage tips
Informal
whup someone,whup in a fight,whup hands down
verb
To hit or strike someone, often with intent to discipline or scold.
If you don't behave, I'll whup you.
Usage tips
Vulgar
whup someone good,whup into shape,whup for discipline
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
It's often used in informal speech to indicate a strong victory.
He whupped them in the game; it was no contest.
Pro Tip 2/3Humorous Tone
The term can be humorous and exaggerated when describing a loss.
I thought I was tough until the little kid whupped me!
Pro Tip 3/3Context Sensitivity
Usage can imply playful competitiveness rather than serious conflict.
In a friendly game, we all just whup each other for fun.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
It's often used in informal speech to indicate a strong victory.
He whupped them in the game; it was no contest.
Pro Tip 2/3Humorous Tone
The term can be humorous and exaggerated when describing a loss.
I thought I was tough until the little kid whupped me!
Pro Tip 3/3Context Sensitivity
Usage can imply playful competitiveness rather than serious conflict.
In a friendly game, we all just whup each other for fun.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
It's often used in informal speech to indicate a strong victory.
He whupped them in the game; it was no contest.
Pro Tip 2/3Humorous Tone
The term can be humorous and exaggerated when describing a loss.
I thought I was tough until the little kid whupped me!
Pro Tip 3/3Context Sensitivity
Usage can imply playful competitiveness rather than serious conflict.
In a friendly game, we all just whup each other for fun.
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