shellacking
verb
- 1
To coat with shellac.
- 2
To beat; to thrash.
- 3
To inflict a heavy defeat upon.
noun
- 1
A heavy defeat, drubbing, or beating; used particularly in sports and political contexts.
“2015 AFL Grand Final, West Coast Eagles copped a shellacking. If they turned up to the game prior to the second half, they may have been in the Contest.”
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