Whipping - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Definition:
Beating someone or something with a whip or similar object as punishment or to urge movement.
Synonyms:
flogging, lashing, thrashing, beating
Part of Speech:
noun, verb (present participle)
Antonyms:
caressing, soothing
Common Collocations:
whipping cream, whipping boy, whipping post, whipping motion
Derivatives:
whipped, whipper, whip
Usage Tips:
Use "whipping" to describe physical punishment or vigorous mixing (e.g., cream). Avoid overuse in figurative contexts.
Common Phrases:
whipping boy, take a whipping, whipping wind
Etymology:
From Old English "hwippian," meaning to move quickly or strike; related to "whip."
Examples:
- 1. The wind was whipping through the trees violently.
- 2. She was whipping the cream until it formed stiff peaks.
- 3. The cruel master gave the servant a harsh whipping.
- 4. He avoided the whipping by apologizing sincerely.