To thrash soundly.
Batty fang
BAT-ee FANG
ˈbati faŋ
Verb
Example Sentences
"He'll get a batty fang!"
"Gave him a batty fang."
Etymology & History
Victorian punishment term. Beating with a cane.
Word Details
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1800s
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Language
mild
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Formality
informal
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