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whippy

adjective

ˈ(h)wi-pē How to pronounce whippy (audio)
Definition of whippynext
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
  1. flexible
  2. stretch
  3. plastic
  4. rubbery
  5. springy
  6. resilient
  7. elastic
  8. stretchy
Adjective
  • Esben Snoer Iversen Denmark’s Culture Ministry emphasized regional cooperation and flexible funding as the media landscape evolves.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Or Hwang could venture into the more flexible surplus lines market, made up of largely out-of-state carriers that specialize in high-risk insurance sold without price controls or state backing.
    — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • The garment, titled the Mermaid Bi Dress, was form-fitted and crafted out of what appeared to be leather and a sheer stretch fabric.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of stretch
Adjective
  • For plastic boards, stronger stain-removing methods may be appropriate, but always check the manufacturer’s care instructions first.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Nashwan Ahmed Said was stitching together a tent from plastic wheat sacks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of plastic
Adjective
  • If the thought of reheating steak brings about mental images of tough, rubbery meat – don’t despair.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Taste and texture can vary significantly, with reheated meats sometimes becoming rubbery and sauces often containing extra sodium and sugar.
    — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2026
Definition of rubbery
Adjective
  • The bowl is crowded with thick rounds of braised beef, springy noodles and a few stalks of gai lan.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • While some are more coily and springy, others are a soft wave, and, of course, there’s everything in between.
    — Elise Tabin, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of springy
Adjective
  • HiveLink adds resilient networking L3Harris developed HiveLink to provide connectivity across contested operating environments.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Despite fiercer global competition, geopolitical instability, and technological disruption over the past year, the companies on the list have proven resilient.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of resilient
Adjective
  • Unlike headcount, token costs are elastic, usage-based and variable, even for the same prompt.
    — Hemant Kapadia, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Light enters, and an image is reflected, but one’s consciousness is scaleable, elastic, shrinkable to the space within the glass.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of elastic
Adjective
  • But many of us may be confused about how to set up and use those stretchy tubes and straps.
    — Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Pillowy Japanese mochi and stretchy Turkish ice cream date back centuries.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of stretchy

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“Whippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whippy. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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