lash·ings \ˈlashiŋz, -aash-, -aish-, -shēŋz, -shə̇nz\noun plural alsolash·ins\-shə̇nz\ Etymology: from lashings, plural of lashing, gerund of lash (I) chiefly Britain: a great plenty : abundance < a porcelain bath with lashings of hot water — Agatha Christie > < lashings of chocolate and other light snacks — D.L.Busk >