First Known Use: circa 1676
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flog
verb \ˈfläg\
: to beat or whip (someone) severely
floggedflog·ging
Full Definition of FLOG
transitive verb
1
a : to beat with or as if with a rod or whip b : to criticize harshly
2
: to force or urge into action : drive
3
4
British : steal 1
intransitive verb
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Origin of FLOG
perhaps modification of Latin flagellare to whip — more at flagellate
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FLOGGING Defined for Kids
flog
verb \ˈfläg\
floggedflog·ging
Definition of FLOG for Kids
: to beat severely with a rod or whip
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