whop
C2Pronunciation
UK
- /wˈɒp/
US
- /wɑp/noun
- /wɑp/transitiveverb
- /ʍɑp/noun
- /ʍɑp/transitiveverb
Description
- hit hard
- beat badly
- strike with force
- defeat easily
To "whop" someone usually means to hit them hard or give them a strong blow. In everyday informal speech, it can also mean to beat someone very easily in a game, fight, or contest. The word has a strong, lively sound, so it often feels more dramatic than plain words like "hit" or "beat." You might say one boxer whopped another with a clean punch, or that your team whopped the other side by twenty points.
The tone is informal and often playful, but the meaning is still forceful. It can describe a real physical strike, or a clear win where one side was much stronger than the other. Because of that, it works well in stories, sports talk, and casual conversation, but it usually sounds too loose for very formal writing.
"Whop" is an informal verb with two closely related meanings. First, it can mean to hit someone or something hard. If a person whops a table, a ball, or another person, the idea is of a strong, solid strike rather than a light touch. Second, it can mean to beat someone badly in a contest, game, or fight. In that sense, it suggests an easy or one-sided win.
The word is vivid and physical, which is why it often sounds more colorful than standard verbs like "hit," "strike," or "defeat." In many cases, the two meanings feel connected: a hard physical blow and a crushing victory both carry the sense of force. For example, someone might say, "He whopped the ball over the fence," "She whopped him on the shoulder," or "Our team whopped theirs last night." In each case, the word adds energy and impact.
This is mostly a casual, spoken-style word. It fits naturally in conversation, storytelling, sports talk, and lively writing. It can sound humorous or exaggerated, especially when used about games or friendly competition, but it can also describe real force. Because of its informal tone, it is usually not the best choice for formal essays, reports, or careful professional writing.
In short, "whop" is a punchy way to talk about either striking with force or beating someone soundly. It is useful when you want the language to feel direct, lively, and a little dramatic.
Examples
- 1
Everyday impact
He whopped the side of the old TV when the picture froze.
- 2
Sports action
She whopped the ball over the fence with one swing.
- 3
Playful hit
His brother gave him a playful whop on the arm and told him to stop messing around.
Phrase
give someone a whop
hit someone once, in an informal way
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- whopverb