Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
paliza
beating
palo
stick
+
-iza
action or result
A paliza is a beating, which can be thought of as the action or result1 (-iza1) of using a stick0 (palo0).
noun
  1. beating
    A severe beating or thrashing
    El equipo recibió una paliza en el partido de ayer. // The team took a beating in yesterday's game.