drub in English
- drub⇄drub, verb, drubbed,drubbing,noun.
- drub⇄noun a blow with a stick; thump; knock.
- drub⇄noun drubber.
- drub⇄v.i. to beat; stamp.
Ex. The dog kept drubbing on the ground with its front paws. - drub⇄v.t. 1. to beat with a stick; whip soundly; thrash; cudgel.
(SYN) flog.
2. to defeat by a large margin in a fight, game, contest, etc..
Ex. The Cleveland Browns won their ... football championship, drubbing the Los Angeles Rams, 38 to
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Drub
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
/drʌb/ (General American, British English)
Definitions
- To beat or thrash someone severely.
- To defeat soundly, especially in a contest or competition.
Usage Examples
- The boxer drubbed his opponent in the final round.
- The team was drubbed 5-0 in the championship match.
- In medieval times, criminals were often drubbed in public as a form of punishment.
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic word 'ḍaraba' (ضرب), meaning 'to strike' or 'to beat,' and entered English through Turkish and Persian influences.
Synonyms
- Thrash
- Beat
- Pummel
- Rout
- Wallop
Antonyms
- Praise
- Honor
- Protect
- Spare
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Golpear | /ɡol.peˈar/ |
| French | Battre | /batʁ/ |
| Hindi | पीटना | /piːʈnaː/ |
| Chinese | 痛打 | /tòng dǎ/ |
| Arabic | ضرب | /ḍaraba/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- American English: /drʌb/
- British English: /drʌb/
Historical Usage
The term ‘drub’ has been in English since the 17th century, primarily used in military and sports contexts to describe severe beatings or decisive defeats.
Cultural Nuances
‘Drub’ is often used in sports commentary to describe overwhelming victories, and in literature, it carries connotations of harsh physical punishment or dominance.
More Information
The word ‘drub’ has evolved from its physical meaning of striking to a more metaphorical usage in sports and competition. It remains a vivid, albeit slightly archaic, term in modern English.