Definition

Describing something that is flexible, thin, and able to bend easily, similar to a whip.

Example

The whippy branches of the tree swayed gracefully in the wind.

Conversation

Have you tried that new exercise band?

Not yet, but I heard it's really whippy and great for workouts.

Yeah, I think the whippy design helps with flexibility too.

Definitely! It sounds like it could improve my routine.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Whippy → This word originates from the Old English 'hwippian', meaning to move quickly or to whip. The term describes something that is flexible or able to move quickly, like a whip.

Memory Tip

Think of something that moves quickly or is flexible, like a whip, to remember that 'whippy' describes something that is light and able to bend or move easily.

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