beastingn.

Brit.

/ˈbiːstɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˈbistɪŋ/

Origin: Probably formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: beast v., -ing suffix¹.

Etymology: Probably beast v. + -ing suffix¹, although the verb is first attested slightly later in the corresponding sense (compare beast v. 4).

British Services' slang.

The process, or an instance, of subjecting a new recruit to intensive drill or harsh treatment as a means of inculcating discipline or imposing punishment.

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1983 Daily Express 5 Sept. 3/2 Within hours of arriving at the Royal Marines Commando training centre..the 20-year-old Prince is expected to receive what the commandos call a ‘beasting’.

1985 T. Parker Soldier, Soldier ii. i. 13 The first thing they do is give you a good beasting. That means they shout at you,..generally treat you like shit.

1993 ‘A. McNab’ Bravo Two Zero (1994) x. 292 I knew he didn't believe me, but it was better than a pointblank refusal. The end result was the same, but at least I didn't get a beasting in the process.

2016 S. Wales Echo (Nexis) 9 Jan. 6 The judge..said the practice of beasting ‘clearly falls outside appropriate military discipline’.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2021; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	beasting
释义	beastingn. Brit. /ˈbiːstɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈbistɪŋ/ Origin: Probably formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: beast v., -ing suffix¹. Etymology: Probably beast v. + -ing suffix¹, although the verb is first attested slightly later in the corresponding sense (compare beast v. 4). British Services' slang. The process, or an instance, of subjecting a new recruit to intensive drill or harsh treatment as a means of inculcating discipline or imposing punishment. ΚΠ 1983 Daily Express 5 Sept. 3/2 Within hours of arriving at the Royal Marines Commando training centre..the 20-year-old Prince is expected to receive what the commandos call a ‘beasting’. 1985 T. Parker Soldier, Soldier ii. i. 13 The first thing they do is give you a good beasting. That means they shout at you,..generally treat you like shit. 1993 ‘A. McNab’ Bravo Two Zero (1994) x. 292 I knew he didn't believe me, but it was better than a pointblank refusal. The end result was the same, but at least I didn't get a beasting in the process. 2016 S. Wales Echo (Nexis) 9 Jan. 6 The judge..said the practice of beasting ‘clearly falls outside appropriate military discipline’. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2021; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < n.1983
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