English

Verb

belting

1. present participle of belt

Noun

belting ‎(plural beltings)

1. A beating with a belt.
2. (figuratively) A thorough defeat; a thrashing.
   • 2009 August 24, Matt Johnston, “Race for the eight as AFL finals approach”, in Herald Sun:

     He said recent nail-biting finals had renewed interest in the end-of-season contests, after a series of one-sided beltings earlier this decade.

3. A system of beltwork, as in a conveyor or other mechanical device.
4. The material from which belts for machinery are made.

Adjective

belting ‎(not comparable)

1. (Northern England) Very good; exceptional (can also be used adverbially)

   You'll have a belting time!

   She cooks belting good food.