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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

To whale (on) someone

Home The Lexicon To whale (on) someone

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To whale (on) someone

Definition

To beat or attack someone forcefully.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Swimmies and Other Aquatic Life

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Verbs: Actions/States of Being

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