Definition of FLOGGER

flogger

Meanings

Plural: floggers

Noun

  • a torturer who flogs or scourges (especially an official whose duty is to whip offenders)
  • One who flogs.
  • A whip.
  • A whip.
  • A lightweight whip with multiple lashes.
  • A handle with strips of cloth attached, used for beating away charcoal dust etc.

Origin / Etymology

From flog + -er. Compare Low German flogger (“a flail”).

Synonyms

scourger

Scrabble Score: 12

flogger is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
flogger is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
flogger is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

flogger is a valid Words With Friends word