Whip

/wɪp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A flexible instrument used for striking or beating.

The cowboy cracked his whip to get the cattle moving.

A quick movement; a sudden turn.

With a whip of her hand, she signaled the end of the meeting.

An official who ensures that members of a political party act in accordance with party policy.

The party whip was responsible for ensuring all members voted in favor of the bill.

verb

To strike with a quick, forceful motion.

He whipped the horse to make it run faster.

To move or stir something swiftly.

She whipped the cream until it formed soft peaks.

To defeat someone decisively.

The team whipped their opponents in the championship game.

Middle English 'whippen', from Old English 'hwippian'.

whip it up

To prepare or make something quickly.

whip into shape

To improve or organize something quickly.

whip one’s lashes

To flirt or entice using one's eyelashes.

lash

A long, thin part or thread that can be flexible.

flick

A quick, sharp movement.

A slang term for a car.

Check out my new whip!

To create or prepare hastily.

I'm going to whip something up for dinner.

To discipline or scold someone sharply.

He got whipped for being late.