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Origin of whip

First recorded in 1200–50; Middle English w(h)ippe (noun),w(h)ippen (verb); cognate with Dutch wippen “to swing, oscillate”; compare Low German wip(pe) “quick movement”

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British Dictionary definitions for whip

whip
/ (wɪp) /

verb whips, whipping or whipped
noun

Derived forms of whip

whiplike, adjectivewhipper, noun

Word Origin for whip

C13: perhaps from Middle Dutch wippen to swing; related to Middle Dutch wipfen to dance, German Wipfel tree top
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Cultural definitions for whip

whip

In the United States Congress or state legislatures, an assistant to the majority leader or minority leader responsible for stirring up party support on issues, keeping track of party members' votes, and acting as a general liaison between the majority leader or minority leader and other party members.

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