Definition of LARRUP

larrup

Plural: larrups

Verb

Verb Forms: larruped, larruping, larrups

  • To beat or thrash someone severely; to strike forcefully.
  • give a spanking to; subject to a spanking
  • To beat or thrash.

Noun

  • A blow or smack.
  • backchat or rudeness

Examples

  • He planned to LARRUP his opponent’s score with a seven-letter word on the next turn in Scrabble.
  • Oi, less of your larrup!

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 8

larrup: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
larrup: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
larrup: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

larrup: valid Words With Friends Word