whackage

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Meaning · English

whacking; beating

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Claire's version of "nun" comes mostly from her mother: tales of habit-clad monsters with cruel eyes and implements of whackage — rulers, paddles, sticks, Bibles.

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 “whackage” mean?

whacking; beating

Is “whackage” formal or informal?

whackage is generally slang.