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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Dole Whips quickly attained something of a cult following, prompting enthusiasm for these fan-favorite snacks to spread outside of Disney Parks.

From Salon • Jul. 21, 2022

Whips are MPs who are in charge of party discipline, and who have the job of trying to ensure that all MPs on their side vote with the party line in Parliament.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2022

You can host your own Choi food crawl with Kogi tacos and burritos, Ooey Gooey fries and Dole Whips.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2019

Whips are responsible for counting heads and rounding up party members for votes and quorum calls, and they occasionally stand in for the majority or minority leaders in their absence.

From Washington Times • Dec. 31, 2018

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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