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6+ Synonyms for Whacking & Similar Words

Definition of whacking

adverb
  1. extremely; "a whacking good story"
adjective
  1. (British informal) enormous; "a whacking phone bill"; "a whacking lie"
noun
  1. the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

6 synonyms found

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What are synonyms for whacking?
Synonyms for whacking include: beating, big, drubbing, large, thrashing, trouncing.
How many synonyms does whacking have?
Whacking has 6 synonyms.

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