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

Heavy whipping cream: Creates more of an airy texture in the cream cheese layers; also used to top the dessert. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025

They're sandwiched between a mixture made with coconut cream and heavy whipping cream, which together taste freshly of coconut, not artificial. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025

To make the sauce, bring some heavy whipping cream to a boil. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025

KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer 16% OFF This classic stand mixer features premium metal construction that can stand up to years of mixing and whipping. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 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