English Explanatory Dictionary

larrup

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To beat or thrash.
noun
  1. A blow or smack.
  2. backchat or rudeness

Pronunciation

/ˈlæɹəp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-larrup.wav

Word forms

larrup larrups larruping larrupping larruped larrupped

Etymology

Uncertain. Many dictionaries suggest a connection with Dutch larpen (“to thresh with flails”).

Synonyms

backchat cheek impertinence impudence rudeness

Derived words

larruper
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