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Word of the Day – Marmalise

By June 16, 2020Word of the Day

Marmalise (verb) (Br/En) (Informal)

maa-ma-liez

Beat (someone) up.

1960s of uncertain origin; perhaps humorously from marmal- (in marmalade) + -ise (perhaps after pulverise).

Example sentences

“He marmalised him in under a minute!”

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