scragging
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Meaning · English
A beating.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Adrian thought it worth while trying out his new slang. […] ‘That’s beastly talk, Thompson. Jolly well take it back or expect a good scragging.’
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 “scragging” mean?
A beating.
Is “scragging” formal or informal?
scragging is generally dated, slang.