whip

/wˈɪp/

/ˈhwɪp/, /ˈwɪp/

[verb] [noun]

to whip

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to quickly beat cream or eggs until stiff

synonyms : whisk

to violently hit a person or animal with a whip

synonyms : flog

defeat thoroughly

synonyms : mop up

pip

rack up

worst

strike as if by whipping

synonyms : lash

thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash

subject to harsh criticism

synonyms : blister

scald

Whip

[NOUN]

an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping

a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object

synonyms : lash

whiplash

(golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club

a dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit

a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline

synonyms : party whip

Examples

1. he whipped off his coat.

2. After a successful career at the Italian central bank, few people doubt his ability to whip the economy into shape.

3. I love adding a dollop of whipped cream as a topping to my hot chocolate.

4. The whipped cream adds a creamy and indulgent touch to the dessert.

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