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The correct spelling is whopping.

How to pronounce whopping

/ˈ(h)wɒpɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈ(h)wɒpɪŋ/

Say it like: Wop-pin-g

The correct spelling is whopping. To throw or move (something) quickly, usually with an impact. For example: "He angrily whopped the book onto the table."

Usage Examples

He angrily whopped the book onto the table.

It weighed a whopping 700 pounds when it was full.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To throw or move (something) quickly, usually with an impact.
  2. 2.To administer corporal punishment

noun

  1. 1.A beating.

adjective

  1. 1.Exceptionally great or large.

adverb

  1. 1.Exceedingly, extremely, very.

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