whippy

[ hwip-ee, wip-ee ]

adjective

, whip·pi·er, whip·pi·est.

1. of, relating to, or resembling a whip.
2. bending and snapping back in the manner of a whip:

   a whippy tree branch.

Word History and Origins

Origin of whippy¹

First recorded in 1865–70; whip + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Those numbers came in Taillon’s time as a pitcher with a long, whippy arm motion.

From New York Times

“We’re getting into the Wild West territory where it becomes more whippy.”

From Reuters

Higher up, the elm branches became thin and whippy, not strong enough to support the plank’s weight.

From Literature

But when the van emblazoned with Disney characters and a "super whippy" sign failed to pull over, a chase ensued.

From BBC

For instance, some bacteria have flagella, or long, whippy tails rotated by motors.

From Scientific American

Related Words

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