SportsSeptember 2, 2026

shellacking

shuh-LAK-ing

Definition

A decisive, lopsided, or crushing defeat in a competition or game.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'shellac,' which refers to applying a varnish; in colloquial use, it suggests 'polishing off' or soundly beating an opponent, appearing in American English in the early 20th century.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe Venice's dominant 47-0 victory over Kathleen, highlighting the significant gap in performance between the two teams.

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