lashing

Definition

  • noun: the act of hitting someone with a whip as a form of punishment
  • noun: something used for binding, wrapping, or fastening
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: adhesive, affixation, annexation

Examples

  • She gave him a 'lashing' for being late. [=she shouted at him angrily for being late]

  • She gave him quite a 'tongue-lashing' when he failed to file the papers on time.

  • The tiger's tail was 'lashing' from side to side.

Movie quotes

  • (..) fucking political activist holed up in your shitty little midget condo? You're nothing but a pissed off little giant lashing out at everyone because you can't get laid. At least I have a reason to be angry. What do you have? That it's funny? Hurting people is worth the laughs? (..)
    2016 TvShow: South Park Title: Fort Collins Season: 20 Episode 6