Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

whipping

noun/verb
/ˈwɪpɪŋ/
Definition
The act of striking something forcefully or a method of creating a mixture by beating ingredients together.
Examples
  • She gave the cream a good whipping until it became fluffy.
  • The coach’s whistle sent the players into a whipping motion as they dashed across the field.
Meaning
Whipping commonly refers to the action of rapidly moving something in a particular direction or the culinary process that incorporates air into a substance, making it light and fluffy.
Synonyms
  • beating
  • flagellation
  • thrashing
  • lashing