whisk

1 of 2

noun

ˈ(h)wisk 

1

: a quick light brushing or whipping motion

2

a

: a usually wire kitchen utensil used for beating food by hand

b

: a flexible bunch (as of twigs, feathers, or straw) attached to a handle for use as a brush

whisk

2 of 2

verb

whisked; whisking; whisks

intransitive verb

: to move nimbly and quickly

transitive verb

1

: to move or convey briskly

whisked the children off to bed

2

: to mix or fluff up by or as if by beating with a whisk

whisk egg whites

3

: to brush or wipe off lightly

Synonyms of whisk

Noun

• flap
• flick
• swish
• switch
• wave
• wag
• whip
• flutter

Verb

• accelerate
• rush
• push

Examples of whisk in a Sentence

Noun

with a whisk of the broom, the dirt was gone

Verb

Whisk the eggs with the cream until the mixture thickens.

She whisked the children off to bed.

The taxi whisked me to the airport.

The waitress whisked my plate away before I was finished eating.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In another medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes and fish sauce, if using. —Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026

Beat egg whites and cream of tartar with a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment on medium speed until frothy, 30 seconds to 1 minute; continue beating until soft peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes more. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026

Verb

Reheat the grits over medium-low heat with a splash of water, whisking until smooth. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026

The employee, whose name is being withheld, was whisked away by ICE while at a routine immigration appointment Monday morning in Bethpage, Nassau County, Menin said. —Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English wisk, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse visk wisp; akin to Old English wiscian to plait

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Phrases Containing whisk

• fly whisk
• whisk broom

Rhymes for whisk

• bisque
• brisk
• disc
• disk
• fisc
• fisk
• frisk
• risk
• basilisk
• videodisc

Kids Definition

whisk

1 of 2 noun

ˈhwisk 

ˈwisk

1

: a quick brush or sweep

a whisk of the hand

2

: a small kitchen utensil used for beating food

3

: whisk broom

whisk

2 of 2 verb

1

: to move easily and quickly

squirrels whisked up the trees

2

: to move or carry briskly

whisked the children off to bed

3

: to mix or fluff up by or as if by beating with a whisk

whisk eggs

4

: to brush or wipe off lightly

whisk the lint off your skirt