larrup

/ˈlɛrəp/
verb
  1. To hit or beat someone or something hard.
    • The farmer threatened to larrup the mule if it didn't move.
    • She playfully larruped the dust out of the rug with a broom.
    • In the old story, the villain would larrup anyone who crossed him.
  2. To defeat decisively in a competition or conflict.
    • If we don't practice more, the other school will larrup us in the debate.
    • The experienced chess player larruped her opponent in just ten moves.
    • Our team got larruped in the championship game last night.
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