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

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Adjective

Doctors insert a thin, flexible catheter into a blood vessel and steer it up to the heart using real-time imaging guidance to place a sealing device.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Demand for oil plunged during the war — much more than oil industry analysts had expected — proving that the world is much more flexible about its oil usage than previously believed.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

Its stretch material lends mobility and a fully relaxed fit, while the full-zipper closure helps block out the elements.

— Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
The non-stretch cotton fabric gives them a structured, straight drape, while the classic five-pocket design keeps the style simple enough to dress up or down.

— Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of stretch

Adjective

Medium-colored drapes with white plastic backings block about 33% of incoming heat.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
On the side streets, small stands sell bad food and plastic trinkets, while a few Travellers, Ireland’s indigenous nomads, work rival fortune-telling franchises.

— Susan Neiman, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of plastic

Adjective

During the traditional preparation process, calcium is added, which gives the jelly its distinctive firm and rubbery texture.

— Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
On the other hand, acoustic cavities can be 3D-nanoprinted using standard plastics, rubbery polymers, or glass.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of rubbery

Adjective

Who was custom-making the delicate, springy strands that wind through Kim’s concentrated Dungeness crab stock?

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
This springy, responsive shoe propels your feet forward with every step, making long jogs and quick sprints feel more effortless.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of springy

Adjective

The stronger-than-expected numbers have fed funds futures traders betting on a Federal Reserve rate hike this month, as the data points to a resilient labor market alongside inflation still above the Fed’s 2% target.

— Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
These resources can be used to breed new varieties of crops that are higher yielding, more resilient to climate change, and more nutritious.

— Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of resilient

Adjective

It’s still built with comfort in mind, thanks to the flowy material and stretchy elastic waistbands of the pants and top, but has a simple cut that can be dressed up or down easily.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
This was a simpler and more secure replacement, though the elastic did tend to perish rather quickly in wet or tropical conditions.

— David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of elastic

Adjective

It’s still built with comfort in mind, thanks to the flowy material and stretchy elastic waistbands of the pants and top, but has a simple cut that can be dressed up or down easily.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Lightly lined wireless cups add shape without bulky padding, while stretchy side bands smooth under clothing.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of stretchy

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