Meaning of the word wallop in English

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

wallop

US /ˈwɑː.ləp/
UK /ˈwɒl.əp/

Verb

to hit someone hard, especially with the flat part of the hand or with something held in the hand:

Example:
She walloped him across the back of the head.

Noun

a hard hit, especially with the flat part of the hand or with something held in the hand:

Example:
My mother gave me such a wallop when she eventually found me.
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