Thrash Definition

thrash
noun
  1. a swimming kick used while treading water
verb
  1. give a thrashing to; beat hard
  2. move or stir about violently; "The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed"
  3. dance the slam dance
  4. beat so fast that (the heart's) output starts dropping until (it) does not manage to pump out blood at all
  5. move data into and out of core rather than performing useful computation; "The system is thrashing again!"
  6. beat the seeds out of a grain
  7. beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight; "We licked the other team on Sunday!"

"Thrash" in song lyrics

See how thrash is used in real songs:

  • "Food for thoughts tooken offa ya plate instead ya serve thrash"
    Jedi Mind Tricks f/ L-Fudge, Louis Logic — Trinity
  • "asco thrash"
    AOL — AOL
  • "james thrash"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "thrash"

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