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   clobber

   /ˈklɒbə/

   verb

   • 1. hit (someone) hard: informal "if he does that I'll clobber him!"
   • ▪ treat or deal with harshly: informal "the recession clobbered other parts of the business"
   • ▪ defeat heavily: informal "the Braves clobbered the Cubs 23–10"

   Word Origin Second World War (apparently air force slang): of unknown origin.

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. daily.wordreference.com › 2024/10/11 › intermediateIntermediate+ Word of the Day: clobber - WordReference

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   Oct 11, 2024 · October 11, 2024. clobber (verb, noun) /ˈklɑbɚ/ LISTEN. Clobber is a very colloquial word. As a verb, it means ‘to hit or beat severely’ and, figuratively, in games or competitions, it means ‘to defeat completely.’. Also very colloquially, to clobber means ‘to criticize harshly.’. As a noun, in UK and Australian English, clobber ...

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   2 days ago · Alphet. Meaning: (Noun) Also “alfit”, alphet is a GenZ slang used on the social media site, “TikTok” that stands for “alternative outfit”. Using themes or scenario pitches, users can show how they would dress. Example: “What would I wear” videos that show ingenious alphets really spark the creativity for design in the young ...

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   4 days ago · Clobber is a very colloquial word. As a verb, it means ‘to hit or beat severely’ and, figuratively, in games or competitions, it means ‘to defeat completely.’ Also very colloquially, to clobber means ‘to criticize harshly.’

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   Oct 3, 2024 · Because the terrace lads’ definition of finery is a far cry from your standard Savile Row tailoring. ... Terrace fashion is about two key things: who’s go the best clobber, and keeping the ...

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Glossary_of_British_termsGlossary of British terms not widely used in the United States

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   4 days ago · v. t. e. This is a list of British words not widely used in the United States. In Commonwealth of Nations, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, India, South Africa, and Australia, some of the British terms listed are used, although another usage is often preferred. Words with specific British English meanings that have ...

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   Oct 2, 2024 · Cambridge Dictionary - English dictionary, English-Spanish translation and British & American English audio pronunciation from Cambridge University Press