single whip

sin·gle whip

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sing-guh l hwip, wip]
- /ˈsɪŋ gəl ʰwɪp, wɪp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sing-guh l hwip, wip]
- /ˈsɪŋ gəl ʰwɪp, wɪp/

Definitions of single whip words

noun single whip an instrument for striking, as in driving animals or in punishing, typically consisting of a lash or other flexible part with a more rigid handle. 1
noun single whip a whipping or lashing stroke or motion. 1
noun single whip a utensil for whipping; whisk. 1
noun single whip a dish made of cream or egg whites whipped to a froth with flavoring, often with fruit pulp or the like: prune whip. 1
noun single whip Politics. a party manager in a legislative body who secures attendance for voting and directs other members. (in Britain) a written call made on members of a party to be in attendance for voting. 1
noun single whip a windmill vane. 1

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Origin of single whip

First appearance:

before 1200

One of the 9% oldest English words

1200-50; Middle English w(h)ippe (noun), w(h)ippen (v.); cognate with Dutch wippen to swing, oscillate; compare Low German wip(pe) quick movement

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Parts of speech for Single whip

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exclamation

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single whip popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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