Meaning & Definition of word "Whipping"

Whipping

/ˈwɪpɪŋ/

1. a mixture of beaten ingredients, especially in cooking, such as whipped cream.
- Example: She topped the dessert with a generous whipping of cream.
2. the act of striking someone with a whip or similar instrument as a punishment.
- Example: The punishment for disobedience was a whipping.

1. to strike repeatedly with a whip or similar instrument.
- Example: He was whipping the horse to make it run faster.
2. to mix ingredients with a brisk, rapid movement, typically using a whisk.
- Example: She is whipping the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.

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

whipping boy:

A person who is blamed or punished in place of another.

whipping up:

To prepare or create something quickly, often used in the context of cooking or enthusiasm.

take a whipping:

To receive a significant defeat or punishment.

whip:

A tool used for striking or a means of enforcing discipline.

flog:

To beat someone with a whip or stick as a form of punishment.

beat:

To strike repeatedly.

Meaning: A fast car or impressive vehicle.

Example Sentence: Check out my new ride, it's a real whipping machine!

Meaning: To defeat someone decisively.

Example Sentence: They whipped us at the game last night.