whip
word
/ˈhwɪp/
wip
/wˈɪp/
wip
Definition
A whip is a long, flexible tool used for striking or controlling animals or people. As a verb, it can also mean to hit with a whip or to beat something quickly, especially food like cream or eggs.
Usage & Nuances
Most common everyday use is the cooking verb in phrases like 'whip the cream' or 'whip up a meal'. The noun meaning 'látigo' is clear but can sound historical, harsh, or dramatic. 'Whip up' often means make something quickly, and 'whip out' means produce something fast.
Spanish: látigo - batir (crema/huevos)Portuguese (BR): chicote - bater (creme/ovos)Portuguese (PT): chicote - bater (natas/ovos)Chinese (Simplified): 鞭子 - 快速搅打（奶油/鸡蛋）Chinese (Traditional): 鞭子 - 快速攪打（奶油/雞蛋）Hindi: कोड़ा - फेंटना (क्रीम/अंडे)Arabic: سوط - يخفق (الكريمة/البيض)Bengali: চাবুক - বেত (জিনিস) - ফেটানো (ভর্জন)Russian: кнут - взбивать (для еды)Japanese: ムチ - 泡立てる（料理に使う）Vietnamese: roi - đánh (bằng roi) - đánh bông (thức ăn)Korean: 채찍 - 휘젓다 (요리에서)Turkish: kırbaç - çırpmak (yiyecek için)Urdu: کوڑا - پھینٹنا (کھانے میں)Indonesian: cambuk - mengocok (dalam memasak)
Example Sentences
She used a whip on the horse.
basic
The wind whipped my hair across my face.
natural
Can you whip the eggs for me?
basic
He whipped the cream until it was thick.
basic
I can whip up something quick if you're hungry.
natural
She whipped out her phone and showed us the photos.
natural