whip1 verbwhip2 noun
whipwhip1 /wɪp/ ●●○ verb (past tense and past participle whipped, present participle whipping) 
WORD ORIGINwhip1
Origin:
1200-1300 Probably from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German wippen ‘to swing’VERB TABLE
whip
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | whip |
| he, she, it | whips | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | whipped |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have whipped |
| he, she, it | has whipped | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had whipped |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will whip |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have whipped |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am whipping |
| he, she, it | is whipping | |
| you, we, they | are whipping | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was whipping |
| you, we, they | were whipping | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been whipping |
| he, she, it | has been whipping | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been whipping |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be whipping |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been whipping |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Top-ranked Duke whipped the Harvard team, 118-65.
- A bond he could whip and drive.
- A forty quid software voucher awaits the sender of the best letter - so whip out yer biros and get scribbling!
- Gregson felt the wind whipping around him, felt the chill grow more intense.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip egg whites until firm but not dry.
- The vice president grabbed Cyrus's long microphone cord and and began whipping it around like a lariat.
Longman Language Activatorto make someone have a particular feeling
: to make somebody worried/nervous/happy etc · Stop staring at me - you're making me nervous.· Money is the only thing that seemed to make him happy.· Standing up all day really makes me tired.make somebody want to do something · The whole thing was so depressing - it made me want to give up and go home.
: have somebody worried/confused/interested etc to make someone worried, confused etc, especially only for a short time: · You had me worried for a minute - I thought you weren't going to show up.· The film was so full of suspense, it had the audience on the edge of their seats.
formal make people feel interested, jealous etc: excite interest/jealousy/suspicion etc: · Arthur's enormous wealth excited the envy of his rivals.· Recent fossil finds in Africa have excited interest among palaeontologists.
written to make people have a strong interest in something or strong feelings, such as anger, fear, dislike etc: arouse anger/suspicion/fear etc: · His strange behavior aroused my suspicions.· The resignation of the managing director is certain to arouse new fears about the future of the company.arouse interest/curiosity: · The success of the recent TV series has aroused young people's curiosity about nature in general.
written to make someone have a particular emotion, thought, or reaction: · She tried everything in an attempt to evoke sympathy and pity from her parents.· Her speech today evoked surprise and outrage from many French officials.· The names Witches Well, Candlemaker Row and Grassmarket Square evoke visions of another era.
to make something such as a feeling exist and grow: · The murder trial has generated enormous public interest.· Realistic programmes about crime only serve to generate fear among the public.· Completing the project on time and under budget generated a feeling of pride and accomplishment among the team.
to deliberately make a lot of people feel interested, excited, angry etc about something that you think is important: whip up something: · It's difficult to whip up people's interest in the environment.· She's been giving speeches all over the state to whip up support for her campaign.whip somebody/something up: · Rylan has been accused of whipping crowds up into frenzies of violent hatred.
: reduce somebody to tears/silence/a bag of nerves etc to treat someone in such an unkind or unfair way, that they cry, are silent etc: · He would often yell at his wife until he had reduced her to tears.· One look from him was enough to reduce anyone to absolute silence.· Her outbursts in the classroom have the effect of reducing her students to gibbering wrecks.
to hit someone as a punishment to repeatedly hit someone with your hand, with a stick etc as a punishment: · The guards used to regularly beat the prisoners.· Teachers are no longer allowed to beat students who misbehave.beat with: · Slaves were sometimes beaten with sticks or even whipped.
to hit someone repeatedly, especially a child who has behaved badly, with your open hand, on their bottom: · The two boys were spanked and sent to bed without their supper.· Many parents no longer spank their kids as a form of discipline.
also swat American to hit someone, especially a child who has behaved badly, with your open hand on their hand, the backs of their legs, their face etc: · If you don't stop that, I'll smack you!· Slap her hand lightly when she touches something she shouldn't.· He grinned and I wanted to swat him, but he wasn't my son so I didn't.
to hit someone violently and repeatedly with something such as a stick, in order to punish them: · The guards gave the prisoner a beating.give somebody a good/sound beating: · His father took him into the barn and gave him a good beating.
to hit someone very hard with a rope, whip etc especially on their back in order to punish them: · The hostage had terrible scars on his back where he had been whipped.· What kind of a society flogs women simply for saying what they think?
the practice of punishing people, especially children at school, by hitting them with something such as a stick: · In my first year at Hendon School, I had my first taste of corporal punishment.· Corporal punishment is, thankfully, no longer used.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
They’ll do anything to whip up a bit of interest in a book.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES They feel they haven’t been given a fair crack of the whip.
They’ll do anything to whip up a bit of interest in a book. They feel they haven’t been given a fair crack of the whip. (=that becomes thick when you beat it)
(=made thick and light by beating it)
(=make it thicker by beating it)· Whip the cream until it is thick and light.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN· When the milk is ready, place it in a food processor or whip it into cream.· Just before serving, fold in the whipping cream or CoolWhip and serve topped with cherries if desired.· It is not possible to whip light cream in the home kitchen without the use of a special additive.· In another bowl whip heavy cream until stiff.· The liquid mix would be whipped in the same manner as whipping cream.· Advantages of the nondairy toppings over whipping cream are lower fat content, lower cost per serving, and greater convenience.· Despite these advantages the lover of good food prefers whipping cream.
· The transition from backswing to downswing is similar to a stagecoach driver whipping his horse team.· Our friend from the smoke, vigorously lashing away like a cab driver whipping a lazy horse, caught three.
· Gregson felt the wind whipping around him, felt the chill grow more intense.· Untraveledroadie: You feel not the draft, the wind whipping through the cracks in my soul.· A harsh wind was whipping litter and grit off the street and the occasional pink or blue leaflet.· Three, four floors up, wind whipping at his clothes until the cops would come or somebody would freak out.· You can feel the cold winds whipping across the barren island of Smuttynose as Maren relates her disturbing story.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a fair crack of the whip► give somebody a fair crack of the whip
1[transitive] to hit someone or something with a whip: - As editor, Dorothy likes to crack the whip.
- On February 22, Dawson and the others cracked the whip and the vote poured out.
- It's Sally's birthday tomorrow. We'd better have a whip-round so we can get her a present.
He whipped the horse into a canter.2[intransitive, transitive always + adverb/preposition] to move quickly and violently, or to make something do this: The wind whipped her hair into her eyes.whip across/around/past etc Rain whipped across the window pane.whip something about/around The branches were being whipped about in the storm.whip round/around He whipped round to face them.3[transitive always + adverb/preposition] to move or remove something with a quick sudden movementwhip something off/out/back etc Annie whipped off her apron and put it into the drawer. He whipped back the sheets.4[transitive] to mix cream or the clear part of an egg very hard until it becomes stiff: Whip the cream until thick.5[transitive] British English informal to steal somethingwhip through something phrasal verb informal to finish a job very quickly: He whipped through his routine paperwork before going home.whip somebody/something ↔ up phrasal verb1to try to make people feel strongly about somethingwhip up interest/opposition/support etc They’ll do anything to whip up a bit of interest in a book. an attempt to whip up the masses2to quickly make something to eat: Mother was in the kitchen whipping up a batch of cakes.whip1 verbwhip2 noun
whipwhip2 noun EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- He dragged on the reins and drew the buggy around, flaying the horse with his whip.
- Katharine tickled Benji with the whip to keep the activity and the bend until he was back on the track.
- On February 22, Dawson and the others cracked the whip and the vote poured out.
- Outside, there was arm-twisting and heavy pressure as the Tory whips rounded on potential rebels.
- So they sent in four coachmen who stood with whips extended between them to hold back the mob.
- The soldier is closer, his boots crush the stubble, his whip splits the air.
- These whips dictated not only the shape but also the size of the boxing ring.
WORD SETS
afters, nounalmond, nounanchovy, nounapple, nounapricot, nounartichoke, nounasparagus, nounaspic, nounaubergine, nounavocado, nounbacon, nounbagel, nounbaguette, nounbaked beans, nounbanana, nounbap, nounbarley sugar, nounbatter, nounbear claw, nounbhaji, nounbiscuit, nounbisque, nounblancmange, nounbloater, nounblood orange, nounblue cheese, nounboiled sweet, nounbologna, nounbouillon, nounbread, nounbreadfruit, nounbreast, nounBrie, nounbrioche, nounbroad bean, nounbroccoli, nounbrownie, nounBrussels sprout, nounbubble and squeak, nounbullseye, nounburger, nounburrito, nounbutter, nounbutter bean, nounbutterfat, nounbutterscotch, nounCanadian bacon, nouncanapé, nouncandy apple, nouncandy cane, nouncandyfloss, nouncannelloni, nouncantaloup, nouncaramel, nouncarrot, nouncashew, nouncauliflower, nouncaviar, nouncelery, nouncereal, nouncheddar, nouncheeseburger, nouncheesecake, nounchew, nounchewing gum, nounchicken, nounchicken-fried steak, nounchilli, nounChinese leaves, nounchip, nounchipolata, nounchitterlings, nounchoc, nounchoccy, nounchoc-ice, nounchocolate, nounchocolate chip cookie, nounchop, nounchop suey, nounchowder, nounchow mein, nounChristmas cake, nounChristmas cookie, nounChristmas pudding, nounchutney, nounclementine, nouncock-a-leekie, nouncoconut, nouncod, nouncoleslaw, nouncollard greens, nouncompote, nouncoq au vin, nounCornish pasty, nouncouscous, nouncrème caramel, nouncrepe, nouncrumble, nouncurry, nounDanish, nounDanish pastry, noundessert, noundevil's food cake, noundigestive biscuit, noundill pickle, noundip, noundish, noundoorstep, noundory, noundouble cream, noundouble-decker, noundoughnut, noundressing, noundrumstick, nounduck, noundumpling, nounDundee cake, nounenchilada, nounfaggot, nounfava bean, nounfish, nounfish and chips, nounfishcake, nounfish finger, nounfish stick, nounflapjack, nounfoie gras, nounfondant, nounfondue, nounfortune cookie, nounfrankfurter, noungammon, noungarbanzo, noungâteau, noungelatin, nounghee, noungherkin, noungiblets, nounginger, adjectivegingerbread, nounginger nut, nounglacé, adjectiveglacé icing, noungoose, noungooseberry, noungoulash, noungranola, noungrape, noungrapefruit, noungravy, noungreen bean, noungreengage, noungreen onion, noungreen pepper, noungreen salad, noungriddlecake, nounguacamole, nounhaggis, nounhamburger, nounharicot, nounhash, nounhash browns, nounhazelnut, nounheavy, adjectiveheavy cream, nounhelping, nounhero, nounhock, nounhominy, nounhomogenized, adjectivehoney, nounhors d'oeuvre, nounhorseradish, nounhot-cross bun, nounhot dog, nounhotpot, nounhoumous, nounhuckleberry, nounhumbug, nounhumus, nounice, nouniceberg lettuce, nounice cream, nouningredient, nouninstant, adjectiveIrish stew, nouniron rations, nounjacket potato, nounjalapeño, nounjam, nounjambalaya, nounjawbreaker, nounJell-O, nounjelly, nounjelly baby, nounjelly bean, nounjelly roll, nounjerky, nounJerusalem artichoke, nounkabob, nounkale, nounkebab, nounkedgeree, nounkernel, nounketchup, nounkidney, nounkidney bean, nounkipper, nounkiwi fruit, nounkorma, nounkumquat, nounlamb, nounlasagne, nounleek, nounlemon, nounlemon curd, nounlemon sole, nounlentil, nounlettuce, nounlima bean, nounlime, nounlinguini, nounliquorice, nounliver, nounliver sausage, nounloaf, nounlobster, nounloganberry, nounlollipop, nounlox, nounlozenge, nounluncheon meat, nounlychee, nounmacaroni, nounmacaroon, nounmarzipan, nounmash, nounmatzo, nounmayo, nounmayonnaise, nounmeatball, nounmeatloaf, nounMelba toast, nounmelon, nounmeringue, nounmilk pudding, nounmincemeat, nounmince pie, nounminestrone, nounmixed grill, nounmonkey nut, nounmoussaka, nounmousse, nounmuesli, nounmuffin, nounmulberry, nounmullet, nounmulligatawny, nounmunchies, nounmush, nounmushy peas, nounmuskmelon, nounmussel, nounmutton, nounnachos, nounnan, nounneapolitan, adjectivenectarine, nounnonpareil, nounnoodle, nounnougat, nounoat cake, nounoatmeal, nounomelette, nounopen-faced sandwich, nounopen sandwich, nounorange, nounoven-ready, adjectiveoyster, nounpacked lunch, nounpaella, nounpancake, nounpantry, nounpapaya, nounpaprika, nounparfait, nounParmesan, nounparsley, nounparsnip, nounparson's nose, nounpassion fruit, nounpasta, nounpastrami, nounpastry, nounpasty, nounpâté, nounpatty, nounpavlova, nounpawpaw, nounpea, nounpeach, nounPeach Melba, nounpeanut, nounpeanut butter, nounpear, nounpease pudding, nounpecan, nounpemmican, nounpeppermint, nounpepperoni, nounpersimmon, nounpickle, nounpilchard, nounpineapple, nounpippin, nounpistachio, nounpitta bread, nounpizza, nounplantain, nounplum, nounplum pudding, nounpomegranate, nounpopcorn, nounpoppadom, nounPopsicle, nounpound cake, nounprofiterole, nounpudding, nounquiche, nounradish, nounragout, nounraisin, nounrasher, nounraspberry, nounravioli, nounredcurrant, nounred pepper, nounrelish, nounrice pudding, nounrisotto, nounrissole, nounroly-poly, nounsalad, nounsalsa, nounsamosa, nounsausage roll, nounsavoury, nounschnitzel, nounsemolina, nounshepherd's pie, nounsherbet, nounsoft-boiled, adjectivesole, nounsorbet, nounsoufflé, nounsoup, nounsour cream, nounsoy sauce, nounspaghetti, nounSpam, nounspare ribs, nounspeciality, nounspecialty, nounsponge, nounsubmarine sandwich, nounsuccotash, nounsucker, nounsummer pudding, nounsundae, nounsushi, nounsweet, nounsweetbread, nounsweetie, nounsweet roll, nounSwiss roll, nounSwiss steak, nounsyllabub, nountagliatelle, nounterrine, nountoad-in-the-hole, nounvol-au-vent, nounwafer, nounwaffle, nounwater biscuit, nounwater chestnut, nounwater ice, nounwatermelon, nounweenie, nounWelsh rarebit, nounwhip, nounwhipped cream, nounwhipping cream, nounYorkshire pudding, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY The coachman cracked his whip and the carriage lurched forward.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES They feel they haven’t been given a fair crack of the whip.
The coachman cracked his whip and the carriage lurched forward. They feel they haven’t been given a fair crack of the whip. (=that becomes thick when you beat it)
(=made thick and light by beating it)
(=make it thicker by beating it)· Whip the cream until it is thick and light.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· If there was trouble and they became unhappy, a direct visit to the leader or the chief whip would usually suffice.· The prime minister re-defined the responsibilities of the Tory chief whip.· Lord Hesketh, the government's chief whip, knows that backwoodsmen need delicate handling.· After his party's heavy defeat in the subsequent general election, Ellis stayed on as chief whip.
· Members of the House of Lords in receipt of the Conservative whip.· Cabinet ministers were fairly evenly divided on the issue but the Prime Minister and the Conservative whips voted against any change.
· Colleagues call the former Democratic deputy whip gregarious and determined; he is a leading figure in the Latino world.
NOUN· With the advent of term limits in the state Legislature, Orange County will have the whip hand.· This caused a big row, but the union, as the far bigger partner, had the whip hand.
VERB· Joe grinned, cracked a playful whip and lightly tweaked the reins.· On February 22, Dawson and the others cracked the whip and the vote poured out.· He could hear the wings cracking, like whips beating the air.· They crack cart whips to drive away evil spirits.· She cracked her whip and he responded.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a fair crack of the whip► give somebody a fair crack of the whip
1- With the advent of term limits in the state Legislature, Orange County will have the whip hand.
- As editor, Dorothy likes to crack the whip.
- On February 22, Dawson and the others cracked the whip and the vote poured out.
- It's Sally's birthday tomorrow. We'd better have a whip-round so we can get her a present.
[countable] a long thin piece of rope or leather with a handle, that you hit animals with to make them move or that you hit someone with to punish them: The coachman cracked his whip and the carriage lurched forward.2[countable] a member of the US Congress or the British Parliament who is responsible for making sure that the members of their party attend and vote3[countable] a written order sent to members of the British Parliament telling them when and how to vote → three-line whip4[countable, uncountable] British English a sweet dish made from the white part of eggs and chocolate or fruit, beaten together to make a smooth light mixture: pineapple whip5have the whip hand to have power and control over someone → crack the whip at crack1(15), → give somebody a fair crack of the whip at fair1(9)