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Definition of «thrashing»

Thrashing refers to a state in which an individual or system is experiencing extreme confusion, disorientation, and agitation. It can also refer to rapid, forceful movements, as when describing the behavior of a person or animal that is frantically flailing about. In computer science, thrashing refers to a phenomenon where a process spends more time waiting for memory than it does performing useful work, leading to poor performance and system instability.

Usage examples

  1. The employee received a thrashing from their boss for consistently missing deadlines.
  2. The football team suffered a thrashing of 5-0 in the championship finals.
  3. The company's stock prices took a thrashing after the scandal.
  4. The hurricane caused a thrashing of the coastal towns, destroying homes and infrastructure.
  5. The parents gave their misbehaving child a verbal thrashing for disrespecting their teacher.
  6. The boxer received a thrashing from his opponent in the ring, leaving him with multiple injuries.

Phrases with «thrashing»

Sentences with «thrashing»

  • «Carl Paladino's come from behind thrashing of Rick Lazio may have been just as much about dissension within the GOP then a tidal wave of discontent rushing down the Erie Canal to Albany,» Miringoff wrote in his blog today. (nystateofpolitics.com)
  • excuses for not buying quality, excuses for getting thrashed by better teams, so many stuffs to talk about (justarsenal.com)
  • Every year it is the same old story; same transfer window; same finishing the CL grp in 2nd place; same getting thrashed in last 16. (justarsenal.com)
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