Meaning of "whip" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD WHIP

Perhaps from Middle Dutch wippen to swing; related to Middle Dutch wipfen to dance, German Wipfel tree top.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF WHIP

whip  [wɪp]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WHIP

Whip is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb whip in English.

WHAT DOES WHIP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Whip

A whip is a tool traditionally used by humans to exert control over animals or other people, through pain compliance or fear of pain, although in some activities whips can be used without use of pain, such as an additional pressure aid in dressage. Whips are generally of two types, either a firm stick device designed to strike directly, or a flexible whip which must be swung in a specific manner to be effective, but has a longer reach. There are also whips which combine both a firm stick and a flexible line, such as hunting whips. The majority of whips are designed for use on animals, although whips such as the "cat o' nine tails" and knout were designed specifically for flagellation of humans as a means of a corporal punishment or torture. Whips can be used on oneself as part of a religious practice, or on consenting persons during BDSM activities.

Definition of whip in the English dictionary

The first definition of whip in the dictionary is to strike with several strokes of a strap, rod, etc. Other definition of whip is to punish by striking in this manner. Whip is also to pull, remove, etc, with sudden rapid motion.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO WHIP

PRESENT

Present

I whip

you whip

he/she/it whips

we whip

you whip

they whip

Present continuous

I am whipping

you are whipping

he/she/it is whipping

we are whipping

you are whipping

they are whipping

Present perfect

I have whipped

you have whipped

he/she/it has whipped

we have whipped

you have whipped

they have whipped

Present perfect continuous

I have been whipping

you have been whipping

he/she/it has been whipping

we have been whipping

you have been whipping

they have been whipping

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I whipped

you whipped

he/she/it whipped

we whipped

you whipped

they whipped

Past continuous

I was whipping

you were whipping

he/she/it was whipping

we were whipping

you were whipping

they were whipping

Past perfect

I had whipped

you had whipped

he/she/it had whipped

we had whipped

you had whipped

they had whipped

Past perfect continuous

I had been whipping

you had been whipping

he/she/it had been whipping

we had been whipping

you had been whipping

they had been whipping

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will whip

you will whip

he/she/it will whip

we will whip

you will whip

they will whip

Future continuous

I will be whipping

you will be whipping

he/she/it will be whipping

we will be whipping

you will be whipping

they will be whipping

Future perfect

I will have whipped

you will have whipped

he/she/it will have whipped

we will have whipped

you will have whipped

they will have whipped

Future perfect continuous

I will have been whipping

you will have been whipping

he/she/it will have been whipping

we will have been whipping

you will have been whipping

they will have been whipping

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would whip

you would whip

he/she/it would whip

we would whip

you would whip

they would whip

Conditional continuous

I would be whipping

you would be whipping

he/she/it would be whipping

we would be whipping

you would be whipping

they would be whipping

Conditional perfect

I would have whip

you would have whip

he/she/it would have whip

we would have whip

you would have whip

they would have whip

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been whipping

you would have been whipping

he/she/it would have been whipping

we would have been whipping

you would have been whipping

they would have been whipping

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you whip
we let´s whip
you whip

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to whip

Past participle

whipped

Present Participle

whipping

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «WHIP»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «whip» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of whip

agitate · beat · best · birch · bullwhip · cane · castigate · cat-o´-nine-tails · clobber · compel · conquer · crop · dart · dash · defeat · dive · drive · drub · flagellate · flit · flog · fly · foment · goad · hammer · horsewhip · hound · incite · inflame · instigate · knout · lash · leather · lick · outdo · overcome · overpower · overwhelm · prick · prod · provoke · punish · push · rawhide · riding crop · rout · run rings around · rush · scourge · shoot · spank · spur · stir · strap · stuff · switch · take apart · tan · tear · thong · thrash · trounce · urge · whisk · work up · worst

TRANSLATION OF WHIP

Find out the translation of whip to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of whip from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «whip» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 鞭子
• Translator English - Spanish: látigo
• English: whip
• Translator English - Hindi: कोड़ा
• Translator English - Arabic: سَوْط
• Translator English - Russian: кнут
• Translator English - Portuguese: chicote
• Translator English - Bengali: চাবুক
• Translator English - French: fouet
• Translator English - Malay: Cambuk
• Translator English - German: Peitsche
• Translator English - Japanese: 鞭
• Translator English - Korean: 채찍
• Translator English - Javanese: Mecut
• Translator English - Vietnamese: roi da
• Translator English - Tamil: சாட்டை
• Translator English - Marathi: चाबूक
• Translator English - Turkish: kırbaç
• Translator English - Italian: frusta
• Translator English - Polish: bat
• Translator English - Ukrainian: батіг
• Translator English - Romanian: bici
• Translator English - Greek: μαστίγιο
• Translator English - Afrikaans: sweep
• Translator English - Swedish: piska
• Translator English - Norwegian: pisk

10 QUOTES WITH «WHIP»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word whip.

1

Jeff Beck

If I'm on form and I'm not being bothered too much by mental problems or whatever, I can whip out something good. That's why I've done quite a few overdubs for Tina Turner and things like that, because even before she made this comeback I said yes to her, just because I love Tina Turner.

2

Ralph Brown

I love doing comedy. I find comedy quite hard work. Comedy's underrated, I think, by actors, you know? It's difficult to get it right and get it funny. I really enjoy doing it. I kind of wish I'd done it more. I can't complain. I've had a fair crack of the whip.

3

Anne Burrell

After two undefeated seasons of 'Worst Cooks in America,' I'm ready for a third. Going against Bobby Flay takes the challenge to another level, but I'm ready to whip these contestants into shape and the winner is sure to be from Team Burrell.

4

John Candy

Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips.

5

Truman Capote

When God hands you a gift, he also hands you a whip; and the whip is intended for self-flagellation solely.

6

Truman Capote

Writing stopped being fun when I discovered the difference between good writing and bad and, even more terrifying, the difference between it and true art. And after that, the whip came down.

7

Kris Carr

Whether you're reaching for one of your favorite cookbooks or just winging it, do your best to keep a well-stocked arsenal of healthy ingredients at your disposal. At the very least, you'll always be ready to whip up a green juice or smoothie.

8

Norman Cook

Most people don't get a fair crack of the whip.

9

Joseph Crowley

The role at the DCCC as well as the role of chief deputy whip - I wouldn't be where I am in those spots if it were not for the speaker's approval.

10

Diogenes

Why not whip the teacher when the pupil misbehaves?

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WHIP»

Discover the use of whip in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to whip and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

The Whip

The Whip is inspired by the true story of a woman, Charlotte "Charley" Parkhurst (1812-1879) who lived most of her extraordinary life as a man.

Karen Kondazian, 2011

Whip It

Skirts, Skates, & Scrapes!

Shauna Cross, 2009

Whip Spiders (Chelicerata: Amblypygi): Their Biology, ...

In this book the author describes their morphology and systematics, their life history, their fascinating sensory biology, their complex mating dances and reproductive biology, and their ecology and distribution.

Peter Weygoldt, 2000

Whip Appeal

A sexy urban novel in the tradition of Zane.

Meta Smith, 2008

The Revolt of the Whip

This short book brings to life a unique and spectacular set of events in Latin American history.

Joseph Love, 2012

Whip Smart: The True Story of a Secret Life

A dark, wild, powerful memoir about a young woman’s transformation from college student to professional dominatrix While a college student at The New School, Melissa Febos spent four years working as a dominatrix in a midtown dungeon.

Melissa Febos, 2010

Lisa Robertson's Magenta Soul Whip

A "New York Times" 100 Notable Book and longlisted for the Warwick Writing Prize, "Lisa Robertson's Magenta Soul Whip" collects occasional works written over the past fifteen years, turning vestige into architecture, chagrin into ...

Lisa Robertson, 2005

Whip Up Mini Quilts: Patterns and How-to for 26 Contemporary ...

With plenty of step-by-step instructions and helpful how-to illustrations, this book showcases an artful approach to design basics while outlining the fundamentals of quilting techniques

Kathreen Ricketson, 2010

There's a Whip in My Valise

This is a tale of five women, four sadists and one nymphomaniac, as they travel through Europe, battering and satisfying every man they can lay their rubberized pipes, imitation wood birches, and trusty whips on.

Greta X, 2006

Cherry Whip

An eccentric young Japanese jazz artist, obsessed with new sensations and new experiences, arrives for a career-making gig in New York City, where his quirky adventures are abruptly overshadowed by illness, guilt, and betrayal.

Michael Antman, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WHIP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term whip is used in the context of the following news items.

Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae): Dance videos from fans including Riley …

His "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" has continued to rise on the charts and gain millions of views on YouTube, becoming popular among children who have ... «San Jose Mercury News, Jul 15»

Riley Curry is awesome, does 'Whip/Nae Nae' on her 3rd birthday

Riley Curry celebrated her third birthday on Sunday as only she could. After the NBA Finals (and thus her memorable news conferences) wrapped up, it seemed ... «ESPN, Jul 15»

Blur whip up branded ice cream for forthcoming UK tour

Blur after announcing album The Magic Whip in London Blur giving some icy glares (left to right): Graham Coxon, Alex James, Damon Albarn and Dave ... «The Guardian, May 15»

Blur review – band evade nostalgia to showcase The Magic Whip

Indeed, Blur play The Magic Whip in its entirety apart from one track, Ice Cream Man – Damon Albarn telling a fan who asks for it: “We haven't worked out how to ... «The Guardian, May 15»

The Magic Whip

The Magic Whip is named after a Chinese brand of firecracker, and Blur recorded the guts of its 12 songs with explosive impulse in Hong Kong after a big Far ... «RollingStone.com, Apr 15»

Kerala: CM Chandy removes PC George as govt chief whip

Kerala Congress (M) vice-chairman P C George was on Tuesday removed from the post of Government Chief Whip. The decision was announced by Chief ... «The Indian Express, Apr 15»

Dick Durbin- Chuck Schumer feud over whip position escalates

Durbin's office insists Schumer agreed last week to support him as the party's whip when current Minority Leader Harry Reid retires at the end of 2016. «Politico, Mar 15»

Chief Whip thinks Tories will win Election if voters think party are …

Michael Gove proposed new taxes on the 'undeserving rich' last night, saying the Tories will only win the general election if voters believe the party are 'warriors ... «Daily Mail, Mar 15»

Blur Announce 'The Magic Whip,' First New Album in 12 Years

In a stunning announcement today, Blur have revealed plans to release their first new album in over a dozen years on April 28th, titled The Magic Whip. «RollingStone.com, Feb 15»

Tony Abbott says decision to replace Philip Ruddock as chief whip …

The Prime Minister says he replaced Philip Ruddock as chief government whip to allow a "deeper engagement" with his backbench, but the move has rekindled ... «ABC Online, Feb 15»