noun Uncommon

whipping

WIH-pihng

Whipping (noun) means the punishment of being struck repeatedly with a whip. Example: “In earlier centuries, sailors could be sentenced to a whipping for minor offences.”

noun

The punishment of being struck repeatedly with a whip.

"In earlier centuries, sailors could be sentenced to a whipping for minor offences."

A heavy defeat.

"The home team took a real whipping, losing 6-0."

The technique of beating cream or eggs until light and airy.

"A hand mixer makes whipping cream much faster."

How to use whipping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA beating (literal or as punishment), a heavy defeat, or the act of beating cream/eggs until fluffy.

Common pairings

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Word forms

whippings plural

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Rhymes for whipping

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Frequently asked questions

What does “whipping” mean?

The word “whipping” means the punishment of being struck repeatedly with a whip. In plain terms, a beating (literal or as punishment), a heavy defeat, or the act of beating cream/eggs until fluffy.

How do you pronounce “whipping”?

“Whipping” is pronounced WIH-pihng (/ˈwɪpɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “whipping” in a sentence?

Here is “whipping” used in a sentence: “In earlier centuries, sailors could be sentenced to a whipping for minor offences.”

What part of speech is “whipping”?

“Whipping” is a noun.

Is “whipping” a common word?

“Whipping” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “whipping” have?

“Whipping” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the punishment of being struck repeatedly with a whip.

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