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whipping

whip·ping
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [hwip-ing, wip-]
    • /ˈʰwɪp ɪŋ, ˈwɪp-/
    • /ˈwɪp.ɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hwip-ing, wip-]
    • /ˈʰwɪp ɪŋ, ˈwɪp-/

Definitions of whipping word

  • noun whipping 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 whipping a whipping or lashing stroke or motion. 1
  • noun whipping a utensil for whipping; whisk. 1
  • noun whipping 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 whipping 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 whipping a windmill vane. 1

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Origin of whipping

First appearance:

before 1530
One of the 29% oldest English words
First recorded in 1530-40; whip + -ing1

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Parts of speech for Whipping

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

whipping popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

whipping usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for whipping

noun whipping

  • flagellation — the act or process of flagellating.
  • flogging — to beat with a whip, stick, etc., especially as punishment; whip; scourge.
  • scourging — a whip or lash, especially for the infliction of punishment or torture.
  • lashing — the flexible part of a whip; the section of cord or the like forming the extremity of a whip.
  • beating — If someone is given a beating, they are hit hard many times, especially with something such as a stick.

adjective whipping

  • whacking — large.
  • hitting — to deal a blow or stroke to: Hit the nail with the hammer.
  • blowing — moving of air

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