Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hwip, wip]
- /ʰwɪp, wɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hwip, wip]
- /ʰwɪp, wɪp/
Definitions of whiplike word
- verb with object whiplike to beat with a strap, lash, rod, or the like, especially by way of punishment or chastisement; flog; thrash: Criminals used to be whipped for minor offenses. 1
- verb with object whiplike to strike with quick, repeated strokes of something slender and flexible; lash: He impatiently whipped his leg with his riding crop. 1
- verb with object whiplike to urge or force on with, or as with, a lash, rod, etc. 1
- verb with object whiplike to lash or castigate with words. 1
- verb with object whiplike to train or organize forcefully: to whip the team into shape. 1
- verb with object whiplike Informal. to defeat or overcome: to whip the opposition; to whip a bad habit. 1
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Origin of whiplike
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 Whiplike
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
whiplike popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
whiplike usage trend in Literature
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