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shellacking
shel·lac also shel·lack (shə-lăk′)n.1. A purified lac in the form of thin yellow or orange flakes, often bleached white and widely used in varnishes, paints, inks, sealants, and formerly in phonograph records.2. A thin varnish made by dissolving this substance in denatured alcohol, used to finish wood.3. An old phonograph record containing this substance, typically played at 78 rpm.tr.v. shel·lacked, shel·lack·ing, shel·lacs also shel·lacked or shel·lack·ing or shel·lacks 1. To coat or finish with shellac.2. Slang a. To strike repeatedly and severely; batter.b. To defeat decisively.
[shel(l) + lac (translation of French laque en écailles, lac in thin plates).]shellacking (ʃəˈlækɪŋ; ˈʃɛlækɪŋ) nslang chiefly US and Canadian a complete defeat; a sound beating: anyone who gives a shellacking to their bigger neighbours. shel•lack•ing (ʃəˈlæk ɪŋ)
n. Slang. 1. an utter defeat. 2. a sound thrashing. [1880–85] shellacking
shellacking1. slang A severe physical beating or thrashing. The school bullies gave Tom a shellacking after he insulted them in the hallway.2. slang A decisive defeat or domination, as in sports. We knew we didn't have any chance of winning the game, so our goal was just to avoid a complete shellacking.See also: shellac*shellacking 1. Fig. a physical beating. (*Typically: get ~; take ~; give someone ~.) The boxer took a shellacking and lost the fight. I got a shellacking when I broke the window. 2. Fig. a beating—as in sports. (*Typically: get ~; take ~; give someone ~.) Our team played well, but got a shellacking anyway. I practiced my tennis game so I wouldn't take a shellacking in the tournament.See also: shellacshellacking n. a beating. We gave them a shellacking they’ll never forget. See also: shellacEncyclopediaSeeshellac |