whip
gb/wˈɪp/ us/wˈɪp/
A2
English
~ 1600
ostor, korbácsol, ostoroz, csapkod, felver, menő verda, verda, ránt, előkap, odakap, frakciófegyelmi felelős
NOUN
B1
1
ostor
B1
The trainer snapped the whip to get the horse's attention.
Az idomár csettintett az ostorral, hogy magára vonja a ló figyelmét.
He carried a whip while herding cattle.
Ostort vitt magával, miközben a marhákat terelte.
The sound of the whip echoed across the arena.
Learner examples
The man used a whip to guide the horse.
A férfi ostorral irányította a lovat.
She held a whip in her hand.
Ostort tartott a kezében.
The whip made a loud sound.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'whip' with 'rope'; a rope is for tying, while a whip is for striking.
Meaning
Long flexible tool for striking
Collocations
crack a whip
|horse whip
|bull whip
|lash of the whip
Synonyms
lash (Often refers to a single strike or the cord part of a whip.)
Themes
farming
|sports
|tools
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A long, thin tool made of leather or rope used to hit animals or people.
A long, thin, flexible strip of leather or other material, often with a handle, used for hitting animals or people.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
to whip [someone/something]
The jockey whipped the horse to make it run faster.
A zsoké ostorozta a lovat, hogy gyorsabban fusson.
He whipped the rope against the wall.
A kötéllel a falat csapkodta.
She whipped the cloth through the air.
Learner examples
The man whipped the horse to go faster.
A férfi ostorozta a lovat, hogy gyorsabban fusson.
She whipped the rope in the air.
A levegőben csapkodott a kötéllel.
They whipped the cloth to clean it.
Meaning
Strike with a whip or similar
Collocations
whip a horse
|whip the air
|whip the team into shape
Synonyms
lash (Emphasizes the sharp striking motion, often with a cord or whip.)
Themes
farming
|sports
|daily_life
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To hit something or someone with a whip or similar object.
To hit someone or something with a whip or similar flexible object.
VERB
A2
3
felver
B1
Usage pattern:
to whip [ingredient]
Whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
Verd fel a tejszínt, amíg kemény hab nem lesz belőle.
She whipped the eggs for the cake batter.
Felverte a tojásokat a süteménytésztához.
He whipped the frosting until it was smooth.
Learner examples
I will whip the cream for dessert.
Felverem a tejszínt a desszerthez.
She whipped the eggs for breakfast.
Felverte a tojásokat reggelire.
He whipped the butter and sugar together.
Meaning
Mix food quickly and forcefully
Collocations
whip cream
|whip egg whites
|whip butter
Synonyms
beat (Common in cooking; can be less vigorous than whipping.)
Themes
cooking
|food_drink
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To mix food very fast to make it thick or light.
To beat food, such as cream or eggs, quickly and strongly to make it light or smooth.
NOUN
B2
SLANG
4
menő verda
B1
verda
B1
Check out his new whip parked outside.
Nézd meg az új verdáját, ott parkol kint.
She pulled up in a shiny red whip.
Egy csillogó piros verdával gördült be.
That's a sweet whip you're driving.
Learner examples
He has a new whip.
Új verdája van.
She drives a fast whip.
Gyors verdát vezet.
I like your whip.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize this meaning is slang and not appropriate in formal contexts.
Meaning
Slang term for car
Collocations
drive a whip
|nice whip
|new whip
Synonyms
ride (Informal term for car; less specifically stylish than 'whip'.)
Themes
slang
|transportation
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
(Slang) A car, usually nice or new.
(Slang) A car, especially one regarded as stylish or desirable.
VERB
B2
INFORMAL
5
Usage pattern:
to whip [something] [somewhere] / to whip [around]
She whipped her head around at the sound.
A hang hallatán hirtelen odakapta a fejét.
He whipped out his wallet to pay.
Előkapta a pénztárcáját, hogy fizessen.
The car whipped past us on the highway.
Learner examples
She whipped her head to look.
Hirtelen odafordította a fejét, hogy odanézzen.
He whipped out his phone.
Előkapta a telefonját.
The bus whipped past me.
Meaning
Move quickly and suddenly
Collocations
whip around
|whip out a phone
|whip past
Synonyms
snap (Suggests quickness and sharpness of movement, but can also refer to sound.)
Themes
movement
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To move fast and suddenly in one direction.
To move something or yourself quickly and suddenly in a particular direction.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
6
The chief whip instructed members how to vote.
A fő frakciófegyelmi felelős utasította a képviselőket, hogyan szavazzanak.
Whips are crucial in maintaining party unity.
A frakciófegyelmi felelősök kulcsszerepet játszanak a párt egységének fenntartásában.
She was appointed as the new party whip.
Learner examples
The party whip told them how to vote.
A párt frakciófegyelmi felelőse megmondta nekik, hogyan szavazzanak.
The chief whip is important in politics.
A fő frakciófegyelmi felelős fontos szereplő a politikában.
She is the new party whip.
Meaning
Political party discipline officer
Collocations
chief whip
|party whip
Synonyms
enforcer (Informal term for someone who ensures rules are followed; broader than political context.)
Themes
politics
|law
|communication
Definition
A person in a political group who makes sure other members vote the way the group wants.
A member of a political party responsible for enforcing party discipline and ensuring members vote according to the party line.
Grammar
Dictionary form
whip
IPA
GB/wˈɪp/
US/wˈɪp/
Syllables & stress
whip (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (whip)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: whip
- Plural: whips
Verb
- Base: whip
- 3rd Person Singular: whips
- Present Participle: whipping
- Past: whipped
Word family
Forms
whips
noun
whipping
verb
whipped
verb
Related words
whiplash
noun
Highlights
- Irregular present participle: whipping Verb
- Irregular past: whipped Verb
Expressions
crack the whip
1/kɹˈæk ðə wˈɪp/
idiom
informal
Demand hard work forcefully
To make people work harder by being strict.
Examples
- The boss really cracks the whip when deadlines are near.
- Parents sometimes have to crack the whip with their kids.
whip into shape
1/wˈɪp ˈɪntu ʃˈeɪp/
idiom
informal
Train or improve to acceptable standard
To train someone or fix something so it works well or looks good.
Examples
- The coach whipped the team into shape before the tournament.
- We need to whip this project into shape.
whip out
1/wˈɪp ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
informal
Take out quickly and suddenly
To take something out fast and suddenly.
Examples
- She whipped out her phone to take a photo.
- He whipped out his ID at the entrance.
whip through
1/wˈɪp θɹˈu/
phrasal verb
informal
Complete something quickly and efficiently
To finish something fast and well.
Examples
- We whipped through our homework before dinner.
- They whipped through the meeting agenda in 15 minutes.
whip up
1/wˈɪp ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Prepare quickly or stir up emotions
To make something quickly, or to make people feel strong emotions.
Examples
- I can whip up dinner in 20 minutes.
- The speech whipped up the crowd's anger.