SportsAugust 29, 2026

walloped

WAH-lopt

Definition

To defeat someone or something by a very large margin in a competitive event.

Etymology

Originating in the late 19th century, the word likely comes from the Middle English 'walop', meaning to gallop, eventually evolving to describe a forceful blow or an overwhelming defeat.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe how the Mandarin high school football team achieved a dominant 50-0 victory over their rivals, highlighting the lopsided nature of the win.

High school football ‘26: Friday night’s scoreboard and looking ahead to Week 3

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