whipping

noun
UK: /ˈwɪpɪŋ/
US: /ˈwɪpɪŋ/

  1. The act of hitting someone with a whip or similar object as a punishment.

    1. The whipping was a cruel form of punishment for the prisoners.
    2. Public whipping was outlawed many years ago due to its inhumane nature.

  2. A defeat, especially in a competition or election.

    1. Our team suffered a whipping in the finals against their rivals.
    2. The incumbent party took a whipping in the recent local elections.

  3. The process of beating food ingredients, like cream or eggs, rapidly to incorporate air and make them light and fluffy.

    1. Whipping the cream takes time, but it is worth it for the texture.
    2. She was whipping egg whites to make a meringue for the pie.

Synonyms

beating defeat thrashing
whipping verb

  1. Present participle of whip: hitting someone or something repeatedly with a whip or similar object.

    1. He is whipping the horse to make it run faster.
    2. The chef is whipping the cream to achieve a light and airy texture.

  2. Present participle of whip: beating something rapidly to incorporate air.

    1. She was whipping the eggs until they formed stiff peaks.
    2. Whipping the mixture too quickly can cause it to separate.

  3. Present participle of whip: defeating someone or something decisively.

    1. Our team is whipping the competition this year.
    2. The market is whipping most investors, given the recent downturn.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "whipping" in English means: The act of hitting someone with a whip or similar object as a punishment., A defeat, especially in a competition or election., The process of beating food ingredients, like cream or eggs, rapidly to incorporate air and make them light and fluffy..

The phonetic transcription of "whipping" is /ˈwɪpɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈwɪpɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "whipping": beating, defeat, thrashing.

Example usage of "whipping": "The whipping was a cruel form of punishment for the prisoners.". More examples on the page.