whipping

noun

whip·​ping ˈ(h)wi-piŋ 

1

: the act of one that whips: such as

a

: a severe beating or chastisement

b

: a stitching with small overcasting stitches

2

: material used to whip or bind

Synonyms

• beating
• defeat
• drubbing
• licking
• loss
• lump
• overthrow
• plastering
• rout
• shellacking
• trimming
• trouncing

Examples of whipping in a Sentence

suffered a whipping that took them out of competition

Recent Examples on the Web

Beat whipping cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 2 to 4 minutes. —Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024

In a few minutes, CJ Farris and his father, Alan, will brave the whipping winds in the raucous supporters section of Bank of America Stadium — a hotspot for boisterous drums and beer showers and songs that don’t seem to end. —Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2024

Running over the Rickenbacker — twice — was quite the challenge, made more so by the whipping winds. —By Joan Chrissos, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024

Whip 1 cup whipping cream, then stir in 3 tablespoons or so prepared horseradish. —Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 16 Mar. 2024

McCarthy would no doubt provide something different than Kirk Cousins does, and pairing Justin Jefferson with an athletic passer capable of whipping throws into tight windows would give the Vikings fascinating long-term upside. —Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024

Remove bowl from mixer; finish whipping by hand with a balloon whisk until cream thickens a bit more and holds its shape. —Bill Daley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024

With cold wind and hail whipping up near the summit of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, U.S. Air Force flight instructor Joshua Haveman could tell that the other hikers trying to reach the 8,800-foot peak were struggling, especially on the last several hundred feet to the top. —Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2023

Beat in lime zest, lime juice, and heavy whipping cream on low speed just until combined. —Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing whipping

• whipping boy
• whipping cream
• whipping post