Whop — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈ(h)wäp/

Meaning & Definition of Whop

Whop (verb)

  1. to pull or whip out
  2. beat, strike
  3. to defeat totally

Whop (noun)

  1. a heavy blow, thump

Whop (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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

    "the doctor gave my knee a little whop with his mallet to test my reflexes"

    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, larrup (dialect), 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
    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

Whop (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to defeat by a large margin

    "despite high hopes, the hometown favorites got whopped again"

    "maybe if that television station replaced its obnoxious news anchor, it wouldn't get consistently whopped in the ratings"

    similar: annihilate, blow away, bomb, bury, clobber, cream, drub, dust, flatten, paste, rout, shellac, skin, skunk, smoke (slang), smother, snow under, thrash, trim, tromp, trounce, wallop, wax (slang), whip, whomp, whup, beat the pants off, eat alive, run circles around, wipe the floor with
    related: sweep, upset, beat, best, conquer, dispatch, hurdle, lick, master, overbear, overcome, overmatch, prevail (over), subdue, surmount, take, throw, triumph (over), win (against), worst, crush, knock off, knock over, overpower, overthrow, overwhelm, subjugate, upend, vanquish, ace (out), better, eclipse, exceed, outdistance, outdo, outfight, outshine, outstrip, overtop, surpass, top, transcend, edge (out), nose out, pip (British), cap, excel, flourish, score, succeed, break, destroy, do in, finish, sink, slaughter

  2. to strike repeatedly

    "he called me a name and I whopped him good"

    similar: bash, baste, bat, batter, beat, belabor, belt, birch, bludgeon, buffet, bung up, club, curry, do, drub, fib (British), flog, hammer, hide, lace, lambaste, lash, lather, lick, maul, mess (up), paddle, pelt, pommel, pound, pummel, punch out, rough (up), slate, slog, switch, tan, thrash, thresh, thump, tromp, wallop, whale, whip, whup, work over, beat up on
    related: assail, assault, attack, beset, box, bust, chop, clobber, clout, crack, cudgel, cuff, descend (on or upon), hit, jump (on), knock, lam, lay on, paste, pounce (on or upon), punch, raid, rush, slam, slap, smack, smash, sock, spank, storm, swat, swipe, thwack, whack, wham, whomp, blackjack, cane, cowhide, flagellate, fustigate, horsewhip, leather, pistol-whip, rawhide, scourge, strap, gore, lacerate, wound, maim, mangle, mutilate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Whop

The most common words with a similar meaning to Whop:

British: douse, fib
Slang: smoke, wax
Dialect: larrup
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 Whop

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 Whop

Inflections: whopped, whapped, whopping, whapping

Origin & Etymology of Whop

Middle English whappen, alteration of wappen to throw violently

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Whop

What does "Whop" mean?

"Whop" means to pull or whip out. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to pull or whip out. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Whop"?

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

What are different ways to say "Whop"?

There are 239 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Whop". Common alternatives include bang, bash, bat, beat, belt, biff, blow, bop, box and buffet.

How do you use "Whop" in a sentence?

Examples of "Whop" in a sentence: "the doctor gave my knee a little whop with his mallet to test my reflexes"; "despite high hopes, the hometown favorites got whopped again"; "maybe if that television station replaced its obnoxious news anchor, it wouldn't get consistently whopped in the ratings".

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

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

How do you pronounce "Whop"?

"Whop" is pronounced /ˈ(h)wäp/.

What is the origin of the word "Whop"?

"Whop" comes from Middle English whappen, alteration of wappen to throw violently. First known use: 14th century.

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

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