whipping vs spirited

whipping is a noun but spirited is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
whipping	Yes	Yes	No	No
spirited	No	Yes	No	No

whipping (noun)	spirited (noun)
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
the act of overcoming or outdoing
a sewing stitch passing over an edge diagonally
a sound defeat

whipping (adjective)	spirited (adjective)
smart and fashionable	displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
	made lively or spirited
	willing to face danger
	marked by lively action