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whisked

|whisked|

/wɪskt/

(whisk)

quick movement

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
whisk	whisks	whisks	whisked	whisked	whisking

Etymology

Etymology Information

'whisk' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'wisk', where 'wisk' meant 'to sweep or brush'.

Historical Evolution

'wisk' transformed into the modern English word 'whisk'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to sweep or brush', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to beat or stir rapidly'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'whisk'.

She whisked the eggs until they were fluffy.

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Verb 2

to move something or someone quickly and suddenly.

He whisked her away from the crowded room.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45