Definition of whisk
1 : a quick light brushing or whipping motion
2a : a usually wire kitchen utensil used for beating food by handb : a flexible bunch (as of twigs, feathers, or straw) attached to a handle for use as a brush
From the M-W Editors
Examples of whisk in a Sentence
with a whisk of the broom, the dirt was gone
Origin and Etymology of whisk
Middle English wisk, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse visk wisp; akin to Old English wiscian to plait
whisk
Definition of whisk
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
Examples of whisk in a Sentence
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.
First Known Use of whisk
15th century
WHISK Defined for English Language Learners
whisk
playDefinition of whisk for English Language Learners
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: a cooking tool that is made of curved wire and that is used to stir or beat things (such as eggs, whipping cream, etc.)
whisk
Definition of whisk for English Language Learners
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: to stir or beat (eggs, sauces, etc.) with a whisk or fork
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: to move or take (someone or something) to another place very quickly
WHISK Defined for Kids
Definition of whisk for Students
whisked
;whisking
1 : to move suddenly and quickly She whisked us into her office.
2 : to brush with or as if with a whisk broom
3 : to stir or beat with a whisk or fork
Definition of whisk for Students
1 : a quick sweeping or brushing motion
2 : a kitchen utensil of wire used for whipping (as eggs or cream)
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