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

Thickness, though, is not always an option—optical films have to stay clear, protective layers on aircraft have to stay light and flexible, and the barriers on outdoor electronics are thin by design.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
Soft loafers are also resonating for their lightweight, flexible construction and polished look without sacrificing comfort.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 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

Cover the pot with a clear plastic bag to hold in moisture, then put the cutting in a warm place with bright, indirect light.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
YouTube and social media even walk viewers through DIY portable bidets built from plastic soda bottles.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of plastic

Adjective

On the other hand, acoustic cavities can be 3D-nanoprinted using standard plastics, rubbery polymers, or glass.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
Forte has always had something of a cartoon-ready constitution, with his rubbery physicality and goofball charm.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of rubbery

Adjective

The arrival of Marmoush, a springy runner who is dangerous on the break and dynamic with his off-ball movement, helped reinforce a bolder new approach.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Like a klutz on an obstacle course, a Tesla Robotaxi with no safety driver seemingly panicked after taking a wrong turn and plowed through a row of bollards, those springy traffic barriers that you are not supposed to run down.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of springy

Adjective

Similar efforts to make quantum hardware more resilient include quantum chips designed to verify their own hardware, showing how reliability is becoming a problem that researchers are tackling at several levels.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
And the American economy remains resilient overall, with persistently high GDP growth.

— Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of resilient

Adjective

The best ones had multiple pockets, removable mesh pouches, and elastic loops to hold products in place and protect them from excess impact.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2026
The elastic insult is meant to belittle the target as inauthentic, attention-hungry, unserious, and unmanly.

— Erik Forrest Jackson, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of elastic

Adjective

It’s made with stretchy lightweight fabric that’s easy to layer for in-between weather days.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
The slim fit of these long-sleeve tops is perfect for tucking into bottoms, and the super-soft, stretchy fabric won’t wrinkle easily when folded into your travel bag.

— Amber Cardullo, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of stretchy

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