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!
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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.
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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.
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Joe Cermele,
Field & Stream,
4 Jan. 2024
Diane brushed her yellow-blonde curls off her face, the thin, whippy flagpole in her hand.
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Melissa Gira Grant,
The New Republic,
4 Apr. 2023
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
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Most importantly, organizations need to stay flexible themselves.
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The four-piece set includes two semi-transparent and two transparent shades made from a lightweight, flexible mesh material that utilizes static energy to cling to windows without the need for adhesives or suction cups.
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Like many of Levi’s best-selling styles, they’re made from 100-percent cotton and have a non-stretch fit.
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The halter dress was crafted with stretch silk with a sleek column silhouette complemented by a halter neckline and an open back.
Adjective
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The strips are piled high in plastic bins, sprawled over tables and fed underneath bobbing needles.
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Furthermore, the National Onion Association advises against storing onions with potatoes (onions emit ethylene gas, which will cause potatoes to ripen) or other produce that releases moisture and storing them in plastic bags.
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One set piece after another features rubbery creatures with heads like melting anvils and tentacles coming out of strange places, as if this, after 50 years, was still charming and awesome.
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The oversized buckles and rubbery texture are effortlessly cool, and this Air sign wouldn't have it any other way.
Adjective
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Julia snuck some matchstick carrots into the potato mixture, then blew my socks off with a punchy, springy topping of feta, mint, dill, and chives.
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The Goga Mat insole material replaces traditional memory foam, mimicking the springy feel of a yoga mat instead of a mattress.
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The river has pushed away even the most resilient, leaving behind 22 people who live in Kaskaskia, according to the census.
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The nation that leads in secure artificial intelligence, trusted cloud computing, resilient critical infrastructure, quantum technologies and digital innovation will define much of the twenty-first century economy.
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The smocked elastic waist is comfortable enough for all-day wear, and there are two deep drop-down pockets for storing small essentials.
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The snake-effect leather pumps had a narrow point, a low-cut vamp and an elastic slingback strap.
Adjective
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The waistband is made with stretchy material that doesn't dig into your skin, even during long walks or workouts.
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Capris and cropped pants are shaping up to be one of summer 2026’s biggest trends, making this stretchy cotton pair an excellent score.
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“Whippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whippy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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