beat-up

/ˌˈbid ˌˈʌp/
/ˈbitəp/
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Definitions of beat-up
  1. adjective
    damaged by blows or hard usage
    synonyms: battered, beaten-up
    damaged
    harmed or injured or spoiled
Pronunciation
US
/ˌˈbid ˌˈʌp/
UK
/ˈbitəp/
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