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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024clob•ber1 /ˈklɑbɚ/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object] Informal.- Slang Termsto hit, beat, or batter severely:We clobbered the thief with a baseball bat.
- Slang Termsto defeat decisively or completely:We clobbered them, 56-0!
clob•ber2 /ˈklɑbɚ/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable] Brit. Informal.- British Termsclothes or other personal articles.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024clob•ber1 (klob′ər),USA pronunciation v.t. [Slang.]- Slang Termsto batter severely;
strike heavily:He tried to clobber me with his club. - Slang Termsto defeat decisively;
drub; trounce. - Slang Termsto denounce or criticize vigorously.
- origin, originally uncertain 1940–45, American.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged whip, thrash, lick.
clob•ber2 (klob′ər),USA pronunciation n. [Brit., Australian Slang.]- British Terms(used with a pl. v.) clothes.
- 1875–80; of obscure origin, originally; compare clobber3
clob•ber3 (klob′ər),USA pronunciation v.t., - Ceramicsto paint over existing decoration on (a ceramic piece).
- 1850–55; earlier, to mend, patch up (clothes or shoes); of obscure origin, originally
clob•ber4 (klob′ər),USA pronunciation n., v.i. [South Midland and Southern U.S.]- Dialect Termsclabber.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: clobber /ˈklɒbə/ vb (transitive) slang - to beat or batter
- to defeat utterly
- to criticize severely
Etymology: 20th Century: of unknown origin clobber /ˈklɒbə/ n - Brit slang personal belongings, such as clothes and accessories
Etymology: 19th Century: of unknown origin |