whipping
word · lemma: whip
/ˈhwɪpɪŋ/
/wˈɪpɪŋ/
Definition
The act of hitting with a whip or similar object, or the action of beating ingredients (like cream) rapidly to add air.
Usage & Nuances
Common in cooking ('whipping cream'), and for describing physical punishment or fast movement of something like a whip. Can be used figuratively ('a whipping defeat'). Often used as 'whipping cream' (for desserts).
Spanish: azotando - batiendo (crema) - golpizaPortuguese (BR): batendo (creme) - chicoteando - surraPortuguese (PT): a bater (natas) - chicoteando - tareiaChinese (Simplified): 抽打 - 打发（奶油）Chinese (Traditional): 鞭打 - 打發（鮮奶油）Hindi: कोड़े मारना - फेंटना (क्रीम)Arabic: جلد (بالسوط) - خفق (كريمة)Bengali: বেত্রাঘাত - ফেঁটা (ক্রিম)Russian: порка - взбивание (сливок)Japanese: むち打ち - 泡立て（クリーム）Vietnamese: đánh (kem) - quất (roi)Korean: 채찍질 - 휘핑 (크림)Turkish: kırbaçlama - çırpma (krema)Urdu: کوڑے مارنا - پھینٹنا (کریم یا انڈے)Indonesian: đánh (kem) - quất roi
Example Sentences
She dodged the cat’s playful whipping tail.
natural
He got a whipping for breaking the window.
basic
The chef is whipping cream for the cake.
basic
Whipping is needed to make the cream fluffy.
basic
He took a real whipping in last night's debate.
natural
This recipe calls for a lot of whipping to get the right texture.
natural