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- US Pronunciation
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- [hwip, wip]
- /ʰwɪp, wɪp/
- /ˈwɪpə /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hwip, wip]
- /ʰwɪp, wɪp/
Definitions of whipper word
- verb with object whipper 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 whipper 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 whipper to urge or force on with, or as with, a lash, rod, etc. 1
- verb with object whipper to lash or castigate with words. 1
- verb with object whipper to train or organize forcefully: to whip the team into shape. 1
- verb with object whipper Informal. to defeat or overcome: to whip the opposition; to whip a bad habit. 1
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Origin of whipper
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 Whipper
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
whipper 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
whipper usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for whipper
adjective whipper
- accomplished — If someone is accomplished at something, they are very good at it.
- astute — If you describe someone as astute, you think they show an understanding of behaviour and situations, and are skilful at using this knowledge to their own advantage.
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
- gifted — having great special talent or ability: the debut of a gifted artist.
- ingenious — characterized by cleverness or originality of invention or construction: an ingenious machine.
Antonyms for whipper
adjective whipper
- dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
- ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
- inept — without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit: He is inept at mechanical tasks. She is inept at dealing with people.
- slow — moving or proceeding with little or less than usual speed or velocity: a slow train.
- stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
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