wallop
word
Definition
To hit something or someone very hard. It can also mean a strong impact or effect, either physical or figurative.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; mainly used in conversation or storytelling. Common for describing punches, accidents, or anything with a powerful effect ('pack a wallop'). Less often used in very formal writing. Not to be confused with 'punch' (more technical boxing term).
Spanish: golpear fuerte - golpazoPortuguese (BR): bater forte - pancadaPortuguese (PT): bater forte - pancadaChinese (Simplified): 猛击 - 重创Chinese (Traditional): 猛擊 - 重創Hindi: ज़ोरदार मारना - ज़ोरदार चोटArabic: ضربة قوية - يضرب بقوةBengali: আঁচড় মারা - প্রচণ্ড আঘাত (শব্দগত)Russian: треснуть - сильно ударить - мощный ударJapanese: ぶん殴る - 強打Vietnamese: đánh mạnh - cú đấm mạnhKorean: 세게 때리다 - 강타Turkish: sertçe vurmak - şiddetli darbeUrdu: زور سے مارنا - زبردست ضربIndonesian: memukul keras - pukulan keras
Example Sentences
He gave the punching bag a huge wallop.
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Our team got walloped in yesterday's game.
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The door shut with a loud wallop.
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Be careful, that kid can really wallop!
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That spicy sauce really packs a wallop!
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He accidentally walloped his thumb with the hammer.
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