English · Slang Attested

whale

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Meaning · English

To thrash, to flog, to beat vigorously or soundly.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Brought him back, put him in the stall—low stable—got out of his reach, and then begun to whale him. Then he kicked up agin; […]

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 “whale” mean?

To thrash, to flog, to beat vigorously or soundly.

Is “whale” formal or informal?

whale is generally slang.

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