whips
word · lemma: whip
Definition
'Whips' is the plural of 'whip.' It can mean long flexible tools used for hitting, or devices for beating cream or eggs. It can also be used as a verb in the present tense (he/she/it whips).
Usage & Nuances
Used formally for the tool, informally or in slang for cars ("nice whips" = cool cars, in the US). Verb: 'he/she/it whips' (beats quickly, especially in cooking). Not to be confused with 'whips up' (prepares quickly).
Spanish: látigos - bate (nata, crema, etc.)Portuguese (BR): chicotes - bate (nata, claras, etc.)Portuguese (PT): chicotes - bate (natas, claras, etc.)Chinese (Simplified): 鞭子 - 打發器（奶油等用）Chinese (Traditional): 鞭子 - 打發器（奶油等用）Hindi: कोड़े - फेंटता (क्रीम आदि)Arabic: سياط - يخفق (كريمة، بيض وغيرهما)Bengali: চাবুক - ফেটানো যন্ত্রRussian: кнуты - миксерыJapanese: 鞭（むち） - 泡立て器Vietnamese: roi da - dụng cụ đánh kemKorean: 채찍 - 거품기Turkish: kırbaç - çırpıcıUrdu: کوڑے - پھینٹنے والا آلہIndonesian: cambuk - pengocok
Example Sentences
The cowboy used two whips to control the horses.
basic
She whips cream for the cake.
basic
There are three whips hanging on the wall.
basic
He whips his car around the corner like a race driver.
natural
Fancy whips are parked outside the club tonight.
natural
My mom whips up dinner in no time when we’re busy.
natural