Severe physical punishment.
Beasting
BEEST-ing
ˈbiːstɪŋ
Noun
Example Sentences
"Got a beasting."
"Pure beasting."
Etymology & History
British Army term for hard training. Beast (punish).
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1990s
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Formality
informal
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