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Definition whip in American English

whip noun

noun
/wɪp/
1

a long thin piece of leather with a handle on one end, used for making horses move faster or for hitting someone

Example

Most of the riders carried whips.

Example

He cracked his whip over the horse's shoulder.

2

an official in a political party whose job is to make certain that other members go where they are needed and that they vote in the correct way

Example

A Senate Majority Whip led the fight against government election funding.

Synonyms and related words
carpetbagger congressman congressperson
2.1

an official order to members of a political party to go to a particular debate and vote

Synonyms and related words
advance poll beauty contest by-election
3

a sweet soft food made with cream and flavors or fruit

Example

There's chocolate whip for dessert.

Synonyms and related words
angelica apple pie banana split
Example

I just went for a ride in my new whip.

Definition whip in American English