whips

British

/ wɪps /

plural noun

informal (often foll by of) a large quantity

I've got whips of cash at the moment

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Whips are the MPs in each party responsible for discipline and ensuring their colleagues vote the right way.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2025

Whips are used in all equestrian disciplines and when employed as a training aid should be utilised lightly to communicate with the horse.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2024

There are Facebook groups with names like "I wanna be where the Dole Whips are" and "Dole Whipped: Dishing on Disney."

From Salon • Jul. 21, 2022

Whips, the officials responsible for maintaining discipline in Britain’s political parties, have long deployed persuasion to keep lawmakers in line, and have sometimes been accused of crossing a line and using threats.

From Washington Times • Jan. 20, 2022

Whips of red lightning crackled through the clouds, thrashing up a bitter wind that filled my lungs with dirt.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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