whipping

/ˈwɪpɪŋ/

/ˈhwɪpɪŋ/

/ˈwɪpɪŋ/

Other forms: whippings

Definitions of whipping

1. noun

   beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
   synonyms: flagellation, flogging, lashing, tanning

   types:

   self-flagellation

   self-punishment inflicted by whipping

   horsewhipping

   the act of whipping with a horsewhip

   type of:

   beating, drubbing, lacing, licking, thrashing, trouncing, whacking

   the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
2. noun

   the act of overcoming or outdoing
   synonyms: beating

   type of:

   combat, fight, fighting, scrap

   the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
3. noun

   a sound defeat
   synonyms: debacle, drubbing, slaughter, thrashing, trouncing, walloping

   type of:

   defeat, licking

   an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
4. noun

   a sewing stitch passing over an edge diagonally
   synonyms: whipstitch, whipstitching

   types:

   overcast, overcasting

   a long whipstitch or overhand stitch overlying an edge to prevent raveling

   type of:

   embroidery stitch, sewing stitch

   a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather
5. adjective

   smart and fashionable
   “some sharp and whipping lines”

   synonyms: snappy

   spirited

   displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness