WHIPPY Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

whippy

adjective

ˈ(h)wi-pē

Definition of whippy

as in flexible

able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted the whippy branches of a weeping willow

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Recent Examples of whippy Beware of the whippy nature of commodities markets! — Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026 Hagens has moved up to a 70 flex on his Bauer stick — still whippy, but better aligned with the muscle he’s added. — Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026 The Butterfly Jig was invented in Japan, where anglers delivered them on light, whippy rods made of carbon fiber that had incredible backbone. — Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024 Diane brushed her yellow-blonde curls off her face, the thin, whippy flagpole in her hand. — Melissa Gira Grant, The New Republic, 4 Apr. 2023

Recent Examples of Synonyms for whippy

Adjective

The technicians melted pellets to roll out flexible films for food packaging, like a bag for baby carrots.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
The company also reports that its approach can reduce costs by 50 percent to 65 percent compared with conventional boatbuilding, highlighting the potential for faster and more flexible USV manufacturing.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

This pick stands out thanks to its non-stretch cotton fabric, which maintains its shape throughout the day.

— Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
In any case, Mahomes has taken pre-stretch snaps under center and also had seven-on-seven passes begin with that same setup.

— Jesse Newell, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Definition of stretch

Adjective

Verve Culture’s Mahjong set pairs handmade wooden tiles with a mango wood storage box that feels worlds away from the plastic versions many of us grew up with.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
Some lawmakers who worked with Jackson have criticized him as having a temper, including once throwing a plastic water bottle on the ground in frustration while disagreeing with a female lawmaker.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of plastic

Adjective

The worst are rubbery, slimy slices — pulling one out of the package is very much like reaching into a Halloween slime bucket.

— Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Higuchi was already at home in this rubbery soundworld, but his determination to work out his own feelings in this already frenzied context pushes his music past the cartoonish and into the truly demonic.

— Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026

Definition of rubbery

Adjective

Pine trees coat the forest floor with mounds of flammable dead leaves that are springy underfoot but which can smolder long after a blaze.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Transfer to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown on top, the bread starts to pull away from the side, and the center is springy and set when pressed gently with your finger.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 30 July 2026

Definition of springy

Adjective

Collagen production naturally slows with age, which contributes to thinner, less elastic skin.

— Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
The barrel-leg silhouette feels current, while the elastic waistband keeps them comfortable enough for long days out exploring.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of elastic

Adjective

Pair it with stretchy slacks or capris, neutral sneakers, and a few pieces of jewelry for a simple but elevated travel look.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
They’re designed with a stretchy elastic waistband and a wide-leg fit that won’t restrict your movements, and are machine washable for easy cleaning.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of stretchy

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