Whip | Mean of whip in English Dictionary

/ˈwɪp/

• Noun
• a long, thin piece of leather or similar material that is attached to a handle and that is used for hitting a person as punishment or to hit an animal (such as a horse) to make it move faster
1. The rider cracked his whip and the horse began to run.
• a member of a legislature (such as the U.S. Congress or the British Parliament) who is appointed by a political party to make sure that other members are present when votes are taken and that they do the things that they are expected to do
1. the Republican/Democratic/Labour whip
• a light dessert made by mixing together sweet ingredients
1. a prune whip
• Verb

• to hit (a person or animal) with a whip or with something that is like a whip
1. The sailor was whipped [=flogged] for disobeying orders.
2. The jockey whipped his horse.
• to move (something) to a different position or remove (something) from a place quickly and forcefully
1. The riders were getting whipped around on the roller coaster.
2. He suddenly whipped out a gun.
3. He whipped off his jacket.
• to move quickly or forcefully
1. The flag was whipping in the strong wind.
2. A small branch whipped back and hit him.
• to cause (something) to move quickly or forcefully
1. The wind whipped the ship's sails.
• to cause (something, such as a ball or puck) to go somewhere quickly and forcefully by throwing it, passing it, etc.
1. The shortstop whipped the ball to first base.
2. The winger whipped a pass toward the net.
• to hit (something) forcefully
1. Rain whipped the pavement.
• to cause (something) to hit something forcefully
1. The wind whipped her hair across her face.
• to defeat (someone) easily
1. He always whips me at tennis.
2. The team got whipped in the play-offs.
• to mix or beat a food (such as cream or an egg) very quickly
1. She whipped the cream.
2. whipped butter/potatoes
• to go very quickly
1. The taxi whipped past me without stopping.
• to cause (a person or group of people) to be in (a desired state)
1. The speaker whipped the crowd into a frenzy.
2. Her coach whipped her into shape.
• to do (something) very quickly
1. She whipped through her chores.
• to produce or prepare (something) very quickly
1. She whipped together a quick lunch.
2. They had little time to whip a plan together.
• to excite (someone or something)
1. His speech whipped up the crowd.
• to cause or create (something)
1. She was trying to whip up some enthusiasm.
2. His remarks whipped up a controversy.
• to produce or prepare (a meal) very quickly
1. I can whip a meal up in no time.
2. Would you like me to whip up a snack?