clobber
1
[ klob-er ]
/ ˈklɒb ər /
verb (used with object) Slang.
to batter severely; strike heavily: He tried to clobber me with his club.
to defeat decisively; drub; trounce.
to denounce or criticize vigorously.
Origin of clobber
1
An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; origin uncertain
Words nearby clobber
cloak-and-dagger,
cloak-and-suiter,
cloak-and-sword,
cloakroom,
cloam,
clobber,
clobbering machine,
clochard,
cloche,
clock,
clock golf
Definition for clobbered (2 of 3)
clobber
3
[ klob-er ]
/ ˈklɒb ər /
verb (used with object)
to paint over existing decoration on (a ceramic piece).
Origin of clobber
3
First recorded in 1850–55; earlier, to mend, patch up (clothes or shoes); of obscure origin
Definition for clobbered (3 of 3)
clobber
4
[ klob-er ]
/ ˈklɒb ər /
noun, verb (used without object) South Midland and Southern U.S.
regional variation note for clobber
See
clabber.
Example sentences from the Web for clobbered
British Dictionary definitions for clobbered (1 of 3)
clobber
1
/ (ˈklɒbə) /
verb (tr) slang
to beat or batter
to defeat utterly
to criticize severely
Word Origin for clobber
C20: of unknown origin
British Dictionary definitions for clobbered (2 of 3)
clobber
2
/ (ˈklɒbə) /
noun
British slang
personal belongings, such as clothes and accessories
Word Origin for clobber
C19: of unknown origin
British Dictionary definitions for clobbered (3 of 3)
clobber
3
/ (ˈklɒbə) /
verb
(tr)
to paint over existing decoration on (pottery)
Word Origin for clobber
C19 (originally in the sense: to patch up): of uncertain origin; perhaps related to
clobber ²