larrup

[ lar-uhp ]

verb (used with object)

, lar·ruped, lar·rup·ing.

1. to beat or thrash.

larrup

/ ˈlærəp /

verb

1. dialect.
   tr to beat or flog

Derived Forms

• ˈlarruper, noun

Other Words From

• larrup·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of larrup¹

1815–25; perhaps < Dutch larpen to thresh with flails

Word History and Origins

Origin of larrup¹

C19: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Not a great start however as he larrups his opening drive into rough.

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But it finds Michael Smith in acres of space, and he larrups a riser into the top left from the best part of 30 yards!

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What a relief that neither the technology nor Countdown existed when he larruped that one into the bottom corner.

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Patrick Reed meanwhile unsheathes a wood and larrups his opening drive down the middle.

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Silva larrups one from long distance, and it’s blocked, but City are pressing.

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Related Words

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• assail
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• storm
• strike