dial. and U.S. [f. WHALE v.2 + -ING1.] Beating, thrashing.
1852. Mrs. Stowe, Uncle Tom’s C., xxxvi. How did yer whaling agree with yer, Tom?
1885. ‘C. E. Craddock,’ Proph. Gt. Smoky Mts., ii. 44. From fear of a whaling by his active parent.
