whipped

word · lemma: whip

/ˈhwɪpt/
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/wˈɪpt/
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Definition

'Whipped' is the past form of 'whip'. It can mean beaten quickly to add air, especially in cooking, or hit with a whip or something similar.

Usage & Nuances

In cooking, 'whipped' often appears before a noun, as in 'whipped cream' or 'whipped eggs'. In general contexts, it can sound strong or violent when it means physical hitting. Don't confuse it with informal slang uses like 'whipped' meaning controlled by a romantic partner.

Example Sentences

She whipped the cream until it was thick.

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The wind whipped the flag back and forth.

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He whipped the eggs for breakfast.

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She whipped up a quick lunch in ten minutes.

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His scarf whipped around in the cold air.

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The horse whipped its tail and kept walking.

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