wallop
Pronunciation: [ˈwɑːlɪp]
Word
Context: "physical action"
(verb) to hit something with a lot of force. It’s like when you swing a bat and hit the ball really hard.
Example
He walloped the piñata and candy flew everywhere.
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She didn’t wallop the ball; it barely rolled.
Example
Did you see how hard he walloped that baseball?
Context: "physical impact"
(noun) a strong hit or blow. It’s the sound or feeling you get when something is hit very hard.
Example
The wallop of the drum was heard from far away.
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There was no wallop when the ball hit the ground; it just bounced softly.
Example
Did you feel the wallop when he kicked the ball?
Context: "dramatic effect"
(noun) a big impact, often in a surprising way. This could be either a physical hit or a loud noise that makes you jump.
Example
The movie ended with a wallop that left everyone amazed.
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The ending of the story lacked wallop; it was quite dull.
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Did the plot twist provide the wallop you were expecting?
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