drubbing
Americannoun
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a beating; a sound thrashing.
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a decisive, humiliating defeat, as in a game or contest.
noun
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a beating, as with a stick, cudgel, etc
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a comprehensive or heavy defeat, esp in a sporting competition
Etymology
Origin of drubbing
Example Sentences
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Less than a month on from wrapping up a resounding Ashes drubbing, Australia's T20 side has failed to hit similar heights.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026
They silenced the critics in some style with a 10-wicket drubbing of Nepal, courtesy of an unbroken 124 opening stand by the Mosca brothers.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
Donald Trump‘s entire Cabinet came in for a drubbing when “Saturday Night Live” returned from holiday break this weekend.
From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026
The New York Jets’ lifeless season ended with another embarrassing loss, this time a 35-8 drubbing by Buffalo, which was resting many key players including Allen.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026
I would have to seek advice from Harry, although my estimation of him as a counselor in affairs of the heart had received a substantial drubbing at the hands of the wretched Miss Minerva Goodacre.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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