Definition of shellack

shellack

• taking a beating, or losing a game badly by a large score.

  The team from everywhere took a real shellacking.

  Last edited on Nov 30 2004. Submitted by Ray on Nov 30 2004.

• to get defeated or beat in competition

  We took a real shellacking last night.

  Last edited on Aug 07 2006. Submitted by John C. from Kansas City, MO, USA on Aug 07 2006.

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shellacked	Definitions include: intoxicated.
shellacking	Definitions include: a beating.

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