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 of whipping

• beating
• defeat
• loss

Examples of whipping in a Sentence

suffered a whipping that took them out of competition

Recent Examples on the Web

Additionally, the lawsuit alleges members of the fraternity forced Updike to consume harmful amounts of alcohol, repeatedly burned him with lit cigarettes, and subjected the freshman to physical whippings and beatings, the outlet reported. —Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025

But other side items – sweet potatoes, frozen green peas, carrots and celery, whole milk and whipping cream – rose in price, and fresh vegetables saw the sharpest increase. —Carlie Procell, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine heavy whipping cream, confectioner’s sugar and vanilla with the whisk. —Irene Kim, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025

WinCo and Aldi tied for their prices on whole milk and whipping cream. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing whipping

• whipping boy
• whipping cream
• whipping post

Rhymes for whipping

• chipping
• clipping
• dipping
• dripping
• flipping
• gripping
• nipping
• ripping
• shipping
• sipping
• skipping
• slipping