Wallop Definition

wallop
noun
  1. a forceful consequence; a strong effect; "the book had an important impact on my thinking"; "the book packs a wallop"
  2. a severe blow
verb
  1. hit hard; "The teacher whacked the boy"
  2. defeat soundly and utterly; "We'll wallop them!"

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