Street
whip
What does whip mean?
Slang for a car, often a stylish, fast, or expensive one. "New whip" means a new ride.
"He pulled up in a clean new whip."
Origin
"Whip" for car traces to the Mercedes-Benz logo resembling a steering wheel (once called a "whip"), and to older slang for steering. It became hip-hop and AAVE slang for a car, especially a stylish one.
Frequently asked questions
What does whip mean in slang?
Whip is slang for a car — especially a stylish or expensive one.
Where did whip come from?
It traces to the Mercedes logo resembling a steering "whip" and older slang for steering, becoming hip-hop slang for a car.
Does whip mean any car?
It can mean any car, but often implies a stylish or impressive one.
How do you use whip in a sentence?
For example: "nice whip" — meaning nice car.
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