whop

/hwɒp/

Definitions

1. verb

to strike or hit someone or something suddenly and violently

“The boxer whopped his opponent in the face.”

2. verb

to kill or destroy something suddenly and completely

“The fire whopped the entire forest in a matter of hours.”

3. verb

to hit or strike something with a sudden and forceful movement, typically with the flat of the hand

“The kid whopped the ball back and forth with his friends.”

4. noun

a sudden, forceful blow

“The whop of the thunder startled everyone in the room.”

5. exclamation

used to express excitement or triumph

“Whop! We won the championship game!”

Synonyms

  • hit
  • smack

Antonyms

  • gentle
  • soft