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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Peppering the crowd with whips off his hips and crunches down the ground, Buttler brought up his century by pulling spinner Axar Patel over square leg for six.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

Like many a cat lover, Baseman whips out a phone to share videos of his beloved feline muses.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026

Scores of bare-chested flagellants with covered faces walked barefoot through the dusty streets of Pampanga province's San Fernando as they flogged their backs with bamboo whips in scorching heat.

From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026

Wind whips hair across your face as you bend over to pick up the perfect bit of seaweed.

From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2026

“But not to be undone, Drew whips it over to Towering Todd for an easy layup.”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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