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whips

/ wɪps /

plural noun

  1. informal.
    often foll by of a large quantity

    I've got whips of cash at the moment

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Example Sentences

It feels like an extension of some of his best-loved characters: the fabulous editor who mentors Anne Hathaway in “Prada,” the devoted Paul Child in “Julie & Julia,” even the restaurateur in his co-directorial effort “Big Night” who whips up perfect-looking eggs silently.

“I’m willing to defy my whips in order to deliver reform and change many of us want to see,” Sir Gavin said.

From BBC

There are currently 121 Tory MPs, but those who are also whips or sit on the executive of the backbench 1922 Committee can not nominate a candidate.

From BBC

Then an event staffer whips out a megaphone and declares: “The concession stands will close at 4:30! Get your snacks and go to your seats!” while “Saturday Night Live’s” Bowen Yang and “The Crown’s” Dominic West join the mass shuffle to get inside.

Morris whips out his phone to record video of his mother, looking regal in a black gown, posing as everyone takes in her look.

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