Whip
/wɪp/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:12 pts4 letters
Definition of Whip
noun
- A lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a sharp "crack" sound for directing or herding animals.
"I had to use the whip to get the sheep's attention."
- A blow administered with a whip.
- A whipper-in.
- A member of a political party who is in charge of enforcing the party's policies in votes.
"I was going to vote against the bill, but the party whip came to see me and made it clear I needed to vote for it."
- (UK politics, with definite article) A document distributed weekly to MPs by party whips informing them of upcoming votes in parliament.
verb
- To hit with a whip.
"The rider whipped the horse."
- (by extension) To hit with any flexible object.
"I whipped her with a newspaper."
- To defeat, as in a contest or game.
- To mix in a rapid aerating fashion, especially food.
"to whip eggs or cream"
- To urge into action or obedience.
"He whipped the department into shape."
Anagrams of Whip
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
w4
h4
i1
p3
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Whip
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Whip"
Whip is a 4-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Whip" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "whip" is a medium-scoring word.