pasting
noun/ˈpeɪstɪŋ/
/ˈpeɪstɪŋ/
[singular] (especially British English)- a heavy defeat in a game or competition
- The team took a real pasting in Saturday’s game.
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- an instance of being hit very hard as a punishment synonym thrashing
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