Definition

A person or tool that strikes or beats, often with a whip or similar object.

Example

The flogger was used in the performance to create dramatic effects.

Conversation

Did you see that movie with the flogger in it?

Yeah, that scene was pretty intense!

I didn't expect a flogger to be used like that in a film.

Right? It definitely added some drama to the story.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flogger → The word 'flogger' is derived from 'flog' (from Old English 'flocgan', meaning to beat or strike) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A flogger is a person who beats or strikes, typically with a whip or similar instrument.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'strikes' ('flog') and the '-er' indicates a person doing that action. This helps you remember that a flogger is someone who beats or strikes.

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