marmalize en · VERB
Pronunciation
- /ˈmɑː.mə.laɪz/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈmɑɹ.məˌlaɪz/ (General-American)
Etymology
Thought to be a humorous blend of marmalade + pulverize.
Meanings
- (UK, informal) To thrash or beat.
- (UK, informal) To defeat decisively; trounce.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| marmelize | alternative | lexicographic | |
| marmalise | alternative | lexicographic | |
| marmalized | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| marmalized | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| marmalizing | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| marmalizes | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| marmelise | alternative | lexicographic |