beating
/ˈbiːtɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: beatings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The action by which someone or something is beaten.
Noun
Examples
the beating of a drum
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A heavy defeat or setback.
Noun
Examples
To increase United's pain, this was their first home defeat in any competition since April 2010, when they lost to Chelsea - but even that defeat, which effectively cost them the title, may not turn out to have the same long-term significance as this heavy beating.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “beating” mean?
The action by which someone or something is beaten.
Is “beating” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.