Larrup — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈler-əp/ lar·rup

Meaning & Definition of Larrup

Larrup (noun)

  1. blow

Larrup (verb)

  1. to flog soundly, whip
  2. to defeat decisively, trounce
  3. to move indolently or clumsily

Larrup (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument

    "he gave the ball a good larrup with his club, and it easily cleared the ditch"

    similar: bang, bash, bat, beat, belt, biff, blow, bop, box, buffet, bust, chop, clap, clip, clout, crack, cuff, dab, douse (British), fillip, hack, haymaker, hit, hook, knock, lash, lick, pelt, pick, plump, poke, pound, punch, rap, slam, slap, slug, smack, smash, sock, spank, stinger, stripe, stroke, swat, swipe, switch, thud, thump, thwack, wallop, welt, whack, wham, whop
    related: counter, counterblow, counterpunch, counterstroke, body blow, hand, kick, knee, left, one-two, rabbit punch, right, right-hander, roundhouse, shiver, sidewinder, sucker punch, swing, uppercut, cruncher, kayo, knockdown, knockout, KO, bastinado, battering, beating, bludgeoning, clobbering, cudgeling, drubbing, hammering, lambasting, licking, pasting, pounding, pummeling, thrashing, flogging, walloping, whip, whipping

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Larrup

The most common words with a similar meaning to Larrup:

British: douse
bang, bash, bat, beat, belt, biff, blow, bop, box, buffet, bust, chop, clap, clip, clout, crack, cuff, dab, fillip, hack, haymaker, hit, hook, knock, lash, lick, pelt, pick, plump, poke, pound, punch, rap, slam, slap, slug, smack, smash, sock, spank

Related Words for Larrup

counter, counterblow, counterpunch, counterstroke, body blow, hand, kick, knee, left, one-two, rabbit punch, right, right-hander, roundhouse, shiver, sidewinder, sucker punch, swing, uppercut, cruncher, kayo, knockdown, knockout, KO, bastinado, battering, beating, bludgeoning, clobbering, cudgeling

Word Forms of Larrup

Inflections: larruped, larruping, larrups

Origin & Etymology of Larrup

origin unknown

First known use: circa 1820

Frequently Asked Questions about Larrup

What does "Larrup" mean?

"Larrup" means blow. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: blow.

What is another word for "Larrup"?

Other words for "Larrup" include bang, bash, bat, beat, belt, biff, blow and bop. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Larrup" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Larrup"?

There are 97 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Larrup". Common alternatives include bang, bash, bat, beat, belt, biff, blow, bop, box and buffet.

How do you use "Larrup" in a sentence?

Examples of "Larrup" in a sentence: "he gave the ball a good larrup with his club, and it easily cleared the ditch".

Is "Larrup" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Larrup" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Larrup"?

"Larrup" is pronounced /ˈler-əp/ and divided into syllables as lar·rup.

What is the origin of the word "Larrup"?

"Larrup" comes from origin unknown. First known use: circa 1820.

What is another word for "Larrup" meaning "a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument"?

When "Larrup" (noun) means a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument, synonyms include bang, bash, bat, beat, belt and biff.