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

Some provide particularly strong medical and evacuation benefits, while others stand out for family coverage, flexible cancellation options or protection across multiple trips.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
As the nanoparticles come together, the flexible connectors spontaneously reorganize to maximize bond stability.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

The 501 Original is defined by its straight-leg silhouette and rigid, non-stretch denim.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
If he — or any center — is sidelined for any stretch again, the Bulls will rely heavily on Smith as a stretch big man who can cover a lot of ground on both ends of the court.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of stretch

Adjective

Along with potentially leeching microplastics into your food, plastic food storage containers absorb stains, odors, and flavors, and many require careful hand-washing to prevent them from warping.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2026
This velvet travel case is a much more efficient alternative to tossing jewelry into a plastic baggie on trips.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of plastic

Adjective

Slithering for gut health With the snake inspiration in mind, the team built a soft, rubbery robot with a hollow body.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2026
Fun comes naturally to the Avalanches, but, as all those rubbery boings and zaps and fizzing spouts of soda pop will attest, the group has never sounded quite this zany.

— Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of rubbery

Adjective

The springy, Pepto pink jelly spreads easily on the skin and sinks in instantly, so no sticky or tacky feel.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2026
And then there’s Shapira, a springy 45-year-old with ice-blue eyes, who believes much about his drone company, Xtend, has been misunderstood.

— Margaux MacColl, Vanity Fair, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of springy

Adjective

Companies most exposed to AI underperformed the most AI-resilient cohort by approximately 26 percentage points in the measured window.

— Stephen Messer, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026
Named for the sleek, resilient seabird that nests along these subpolar cliffs (and situated right along the 55th parallel south), the property’s goal is to upend the prelude to polar travel completely.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of resilient

Adjective

Clear compartments make finding her favorite products easy, elastic straps keep bottles upright, and the wide zippered opening saves her from digging through a messy bag in a tiny hotel bathroom.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
The tissues can become thinner, drier, less elastic and more vulnerable to irritation.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of elastic

Adjective

The silky-soft, stretchy fabric feels like pajamas but looks put together enough for travel days, coffee runs, or work-from-home days.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
This machine-washable, stretchy silk style was practically made for elevated outings and needs minimal accessorizing.

— Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of stretchy

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