Meaning of the word shellacked in English

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

shellacked

US /ʃəˈlækt/
UK /ʃəˈlækt/

Verb

1.

to defeat someone very easily and convincingly

Example:
Our team got completely shellacked in the championship game.
The opposing candidate was shellacked in the election, losing by a huge margin.
2.

to apply shellac to something

Example:
He carefully shellacked the antique table to protect its finish.
The wooden floor was beautifully shellacked, giving it a glossy shine.
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