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

When your skin barrier is feeling particularly tight and angry from Arctic wing whipping, this pick is an easy fix. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026

Sherman said Rams subsequent pass coverages were affected by Shaheed whipping cornerback Darious Williams’ press coverage and getting four strides behind him to invite the sideline pass. —Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026

This is a heavenly take on hot chocolate, using dark chocolate and whipping cream. —Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026

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

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