Definition of «wallop»

The word "wallop" has several meanings, but it generally refers to a strong blow or impact. Here are some possible definitions and contexts in which the term might be used: 1) A wallop can refer to a physical attack - for example, someone might say "I gave him a good wallop on the jaw." This means that they hit the person hard in the face. 2) In a more figurative sense, a wallop can mean something that has a strong impact or effect - for instance, "The news of his death was a real wallop" meaning it came as a shock and had a significant emotional impact. 3) It could also refer to an unexpected event or situation - someone might say "I got a walloping great tax bill," which means they received an unusually large tax bill that they were not expecting. Overall, the term "wallop" generally conveys the idea of something strong and powerful, whether it's physical force or emotional impact.

Sentences with «wallop»

  • The film doesn't pack the forceful emotional wallop of Egoyan's last effort, the Oscar - nominated The Sweet Hereafter, but Felicia's Journey is a deeply haunting film that only grows moreso upon reflection. (themoviereport.com)
  • I thought I understood intellectually the plight of the poor and disenfranchised but nothing prepared me for the emotional wallop of Katherine Boo's reportage. (bookbrowse.com)
  • Following the initial assessment, the response team will open the area of Wallops Island, north of the island flagpole opposite of the launch pad location, to allow the U.S. Navy to return back to work. (sciencedaily.com)
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