larruping

[ lar-uh-ping ]

adverb

, Chiefly Western U.S.

1. very; exceedingly:

   That was a larruping good meal.

Word History and Origins

Origin of larruping¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; larrup + -ing ²

Example Sentences

"The financial sector is getting a larruping at the moment but it still has the potential of rising again like the phoenix," he said.

From The Guardian

Downright lying he would not have; and there was nothing for it but larruping.

From Project Gutenberg

His wits have never come right, and a deal, a deal of larruping it will take to make 'em grow.

From Project Gutenberg

They did not at first notice a small red car larruping gaily over the road beneath the ledge, though the driver was a pink-haired man in a green coat.

From Project Gutenberg

He was glad when the bandsmen came larruping home from the dance.

From Project Gutenberg