verb
cream
To defeat someone decisively in a contest.
The visiting team creams its opponents in the opening match.
Etymology
The sporting use extends the slang beating sense. The reason the dairy word acquired that verb sense is uncertain.
More examples
- We were creamed in the final round.
- Their experienced players creamed us without much effort.
- She has creamed every challenger so far.
Forms
cream · creams · creamed · creaming