Meaning of the word thrash in English

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

thrash

US /θræʃ/
UK /θræʃ/
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Verb

1.

to beat a person or animal repeatedly and violently with a stick or whip

Example:
The cruel master would thrash his horse for no reason.
He was thrashed with a cane as a punishment.
2.

to move in a violent and uncontrolled way

Example:
The swimmer began to thrash about in the water.
He was thrashing around in his sleep.
3.

to defeat someone very easily in a game or competition

Example:
Our team thrashed them 6–0.
I got thrashed at tennis yesterday.

Noun

a style of fast, loud, and aggressive heavy metal music

Example:
He is a big fan of 80s thrash.
The band plays a mix of punk and thrash metal.