Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cane-it
verb
/keɪn ɪt/
Definition
To act in an excessively severe or punitive manner; to punish harshly.
Examples
- After breaking the rules, the teacher was known to cane-it when it came to discipline.
- He had a reputation for caning it when students misbehaved during class.
Meaning
The term ‘cane-it’ generally refers to the act of administering strict discipline or punishment, often associated with corporal punishment.
Synonyms
- punish
- discipline
- whip
- flagellate
