Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whisk-away
verb
/wɪsk əˈweɪ/
Definition
To remove or take something away quickly and suddenly.
Examples
- She whisked away the crumbs from the table.
- He whisked away his worries and focused on the task at hand.
- The magician whisked away the cloth to reveal the rabbit.
Meaning
The term ‘whisk away’ often implies a swift and light movement, usually to take someone or something away from a place in a gentle manner.
Synonyms
- remove
- take away
- snatch
- swiftly carry off
