whip
|whip|
/wɪp/
swift movement or action
Etymology
'whip' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hwipian,' where 'hwip' meant 'to move quickly.'
'hwipian' transformed into the Middle English word 'whippen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'whip.'
Initially, it meant 'to move quickly,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'to hit with a whip' and 'to beat into a froth.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a long, thin piece of material used for hitting or urging animals or people.
The jockey used a whip to urge the horse forward.
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Verb 1
to hit with a whip or similar instrument.
He whipped the horse to make it run faster.
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Verb 2
to move or cause to move quickly and suddenly.
She whipped her head around to see who called her name.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45