whapping
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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I took off after him, my helmet whapping against the roof in a painful staccato.
From Literature
Because showing a snake who's boss isn't awesome enough, the researchers caught the rats kicking sand into their attackers' faces, and whapping them on the head for good measure.
From National Geographic
She’s on her feet, but a bush is whapping back and forth like she just tripped over it.
From Literature
He tries the doorknob and I watch it jiggle, feeling my heart whapping against my ribs.
From Literature
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