# pasting

/ˈpeɪstɪŋ/ (US) · /pˈeɪstɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pasting
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

a very rude and offensive way to describe someone being beaten up or treated very badly. It is a very informal and vulgar word.

For teachers: a highly offensive and vulgar term for a severe physical beating or a harsh verbal reprimand. Often used in the context of street violence or extreme social humiliation.

## Examples

- He got a real pasting from the angry crowd.
- The news report described the incident as a brutal pasting that left the victim with several broken bones.
- While the term is common in certain regional dialects, using a pasting in a professional or academic setting would be considered highly inappropriate and offensive.

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