marmalize
marmalize · marmalizes · marmalized · marmalizing
To thrash or beatTo thrash or beat.
UK/ˈmɑː.mə.laɪz/US/ˈmɑɹ.məˌlaɪz/
Meaning
2 senses(UK, informal)To thrash or beat.
(UK, informal)To defeat decisively; trounce.
Origin
Thought to be a humorous blend of marmalade + pulverize.Thought to be a humorous blend of marmalade + pulverize.
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Forms
marmalizes, marmalizing, marmalized, marmalized| Base form | marmalize · to marmalize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | marmalizes |
| Present participle | marmalizing |
| Past simple | marmalized |
| Past participle | marmalized |
regular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle