Meaning of the word beating in English

What does beating mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

beating

US /ˈbiː.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ˈbiː.tɪŋ/

Noun

1.

an act of hitting someone or something repeatedly

Example:
The police are investigating a serious beating.
He received a severe beating for his actions.
2.

a defeat in a game or contest

Example:
It was a humiliating beating for the home team.
Our team took a real beating in the final match.

Adjective

very tired or exhausted

Example:
After running the marathon, I was absolutely beating.
The long journey left him feeling beating.