drubbing

[ druhb-ing ]

noun

1. a beating; a sound thrashing.
2. a decisive, humiliating defeat, as in a game or contest.

drubbing

/ ˈdrʌbɪŋ /

noun

1. a beating, as with a stick, cudgel, etc
2. a comprehensive or heavy defeat, esp in a sporting competition

Word History and Origins

Origin of drubbing¹

First recorded in 1640–50; drub + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

In the bowels of the Principality Stadium after the Wallabies drubbing, Gatland looked forlorn as he said he would resign if it was in the interests of Welsh rugby and could not answer whether he would be in charge this weekend, let alone for next year's Six Nations.

From BBC

Marva Diaz, a political strategist who mostly represents female candidates, said identity politics remain important to California campaigns despite the drubbing Democrats took nationally in this election, in part due to Trump’s strategy of appealing to young men.

From Los Angeles Times

But the set piece — a liberal politician standing in front of heavy machinery, talking blue-collar jobs in a county that backed President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 5 — appeared to be a response to the election, in which Democrats took a drubbing after critics said they were out of touch on economic issues.

From Los Angeles Times

But this was a pretty thorough drubbing.

From Slate

Now the future of the party rests with its members, who will vote for the candidate they believe can restore Tory fortunes after their drubbing in this year’s general election.

From BBC

Related Words

• beating
• rout
• thrashing
• trouncing
• whipping