English · Slang Attested

hammering

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A heavy defeat.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Villa spent most of the second period probing from wide areas and had a succession of corners but despite their profligacy they will be glad to overturn the 6-0 hammering they suffered at St James' Park in August following former boss Martin O'Neill's departure

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hammering” mean?

A heavy defeat.

Is “hammering” formal or informal?

hammering is generally slang.

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