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wallop

Pronunciation: [ˈwɑːlɪp]

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Learn how to use wallop in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

The ending of the story lacked wallop; it was quite dull.

Example

Did the plot twist provide the wallop you were expecting?

How to pronounce wallop

Pronunciation: [ˈwɑːlɪp]

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