Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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whip | Yes | No | Yes | No |
whipping | Yes | Yes | No | No |
whip (noun) | whipping (noun) |
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a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object | beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment |
an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping | the act of overcoming or outdoing |
(golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club | a sewing stitch passing over an edge diagonally |
a dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit | a sound defeat |
a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline |
whip (adjective) | whipping (adjective) |
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smart and fashionable |
whip (verb) | whipping (verb) |
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subject to harsh criticism | |
defeat thoroughly | |
beat severely with a whip or rod | |
whip with or as if with a wire whisk | |
strike as if by whipping | |
thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash |