05-05-2011, 11:31 AM
whale on
To punch; to attack. Origin: possibly Maine, USA slang.
The cop whaled on that guy.
2. whale on
to assault, maul, or generally pummel another with great vigour and enthusiasm. To deliver a beating.
Huckleberry Finn says of his Pap (father) that “He used to always whale on me when he was sober.” (Mark Twain)
To punch; to attack. Origin: possibly Maine, USA slang.
The cop whaled on that guy.
2. whale on
to assault, maul, or generally pummel another with great vigour and enthusiasm. To deliver a beating.
Huckleberry Finn says of his Pap (father) that “He used to always whale on me when he was sober.” (Mark Twain)