Wallop (Noun)
Meaning 1
A forceful consequence; a strong effect; "the book had an important impact on my thinking"; "the book packs a wallop".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The new policy packs a wallop for small businesses, increasing their costs and reducing their competitiveness.
- The documentary had a wallop, leaving the audience in stunned silence after the credits rolled.
- The news of the company's bankruptcy came as a wallop to the employees, who had been expecting a bonus.
- The punchline of the joke had a wallop, catching the audience off guard and eliciting a burst of laughter.
- The economic downturn had a wallop on the local community, leading to widespread job losses and business closures.