Whipping

/ˈwɪpɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a mixture of beaten ingredients, especially in cooking, such as whipped cream.

She topped the dessert with a generous whipping of cream.

the act of striking someone with a whip or similar instrument as a punishment.

The punishment for disobedience was a whipping.

verb

to strike repeatedly with a whip or similar instrument.

He was whipping the horse to make it run faster.

to mix ingredients with a brisk, rapid movement, typically using a whisk.

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.

A fast car or impressive vehicle.

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

To defeat someone decisively.

They whipped us at the game last night.