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whipping

|whip/ping|

/ˈwɪpɪŋ/

(whip)

swift movement or action

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
whip	whips	whips	whipped	whipped	whipping

Etymology

Etymology Information

'whip' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'whippen,' where 'whippen' meant 'to strike or beat.'

Historical Evolution

'whippen' transformed into the modern English word 'whip' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to strike or beat,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of beating someone with a whip as a form of punishment.

The prisoner received a whipping for his crimes.

Synonyms

Verb 1

present participle of 'whip'.

She is whipping the cream for the dessert.

Examples

Idioms

Last updated: 2025/01/25 23:51