whipping

[ˈwɪpɪŋ]

whipping Definition

  • 1the action of beating someone or something with a whip or similar instrument
  • 2a dessert made by beating cream, eggs, or other ingredients vigorously

Using whipping: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "whipping" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The prisoner was sentenced to 10 lashes of whipping.

  • Example

    The chef prepared a delicious chocolate whipping for dessert.

whipping Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for whipping

Phrases with whipping

  • to beat or punish someone severely

    Example

    He threatened to give the thief a whipping if he ever caught him again.

  • a person who is blamed or punished for the faults or incompetence of others

    Example

    The manager used the new employee as a whipping boy for the team's poor performance.

  • cream that has been beaten until it is light and fluffy, often sweetened and used as a topping for desserts

    Example

    The recipe calls for whipping cream to be added to the cake batter.

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Summary: whipping in Brief

The term 'whipping' [ˈwɪpɪŋ] refers to the act of beating someone or something with a whip or similar instrument. It can also refer to a dessert made by beating cream, eggs, or other ingredients vigorously. 'Whipping' extends into phrases like 'give someone a whipping,' meaning to punish someone severely, and 'whipping boy,' referring to a person who is blamed or punished for the faults or incompetence of others.

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