Wallop
/ˈwɒl.əp/noun
A forceful blow or a powerful impact; also, to strike forcefully.
Did you know?The word’s early history is uncertain, but Middle English forms described galloping or turbulent movement long before “wallop” became slang for a heavy blow.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English, 13th–14th Century
Middle English
walopen
“To gallop or move energetically; the origin is uncertain and may involve imitative sound symbolism.”
16th Century
English
wallop
“To boil or move turbulently, especially in a heavy or vigorous manner.”
17th Century
English
wallop
“To move heavily or clumsily; later, to strike or beat.”
19th Century
English
wallop
“To hit with force or deliver a severe beating.”
1930s
English
wallop
“A powerful blow or impact, especially in informal speech.”
Modern English
English
wallop
“A forceful hit, a powerful effect, or the act of striking hard.”