Whisk
/(h)wɪsk/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Whisk
noun
- A quick, light sweeping motion.
"With a quick whisk, she swept the cat from the pantry with her broom."
- A kitchen utensil, made from stiff wire loops fixed to a handle, used for whipping (or a mechanical device with the same function).
"He used a whisk to whip up a light and airy souffle."
- A bunch of twigs or hair etc, used as a brush.
"Peter dipped the whisk in lather and applied it to his face, so he could start shaving."
- A small handheld broom with a small (or no) handle.
"I used a whisk to sweep the counter, then a push-broom for the floor."
- A plane used by coopers for evening chines.
verb
- To move something with quick light sweeping motions.
"Vernon whisked the sawdust from his workbench."
- In cooking, to whip e.g. eggs or cream.
"The chef prepared to whisk the egg whites for the angel's food cake."
- To move something rapidly and with no warning.
"The governess whisked the children from the room before they could see their presents."
- To move lightly and nimbly.
"The children whisked down the road to the fair, laughing and chattering as they went."