Hammering

n.

Heard in Waterford

A severe beating or thrashing.

In use

He got an awful hammering.

Posh English

He received a most thorough and comprehensive thrashing.

  • Batin'A severe beating or thrashing.
  • DookinA severe physical beating or thrashing.
  • HidenA severe physical beating or thrashing.
  • A bad baitingA beating; a sound thrashing meant to put manners on someone.
  • BaytinTo receive a beating or thrashing.
  • Hidin'A thorough beating or thrashing.