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whippy

/ˈwɪp.i/

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adjective

formalbritishobsolete/ˈwɪp.i/

An old-fashioned adjective meaning flexible or pliant, like a whip; also used to describe something that moves with a quick, snappy motion.

  • 🇷🇺Устаревшее прилагательное, означающее гибкий или податливый, как кнут; также используется для описания чего-то, что движется с быстрым, резким движением.
  1. Flexible and springy B2 informal

    Describes something that bends easily and quickly returns to its original shape without breaking.

    • The new fishing rod is very whippy, making it perfect for casting.
    • The tree branches were whippy in the strong wind.
    • He preferred a whippy sword for its quick recovery after a strike.

    🇷🇺Гибкий и упругий

    Synonyms: elasticflexibleresilientspringysupple

    Antonyms: inflexiblerigidstiff

  • whippier comparative form
  • whippiest superlative form