whipped

[wipt, hwipt]

adjective

1. having received a whipping.

2. subdued or defeated as though by whipping.

   whipped by poverty.

3. beaten into a froth.

   whipped cream.

4. Slang.,  exhausted; tired; beat.

   After all that weeding, I'm whipped.

5. Slang.,  excessively devoted to or controlled by one’s romantic partner.

Other Word Forms

• unwhipped adjective
• well-whipped adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of whipped¹

First recorded in 1540–50; whip + -ed ²

Example Sentences

On Sunday, Perez whipped up thousands of rapturous flag-waving supporters at a launch event in Madrid where he vowed to attack corruption, crime and traditional politics.

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Judge brought his hands in, whipped his bat around and somehow connected.

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A few eggs with fat, golden yolks whipped until airy.

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L.A. is a city filled with incredible pancake options, whether you prefer yours with a base of buttermilk or cornmeal, filled with blueberries or bananas, or topped with whipped cream.

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Week two of “The Great British Bake Off” put the focus on biscuits as the bakers whipped up a dozen Hobnobs and showstopping memento time capsules.

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Related Words

• beaten