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Definition of whippy

whippy

/ˈwɪp.i/
whip · py
Adverb:whippily
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whippy Lexical Profile

whippy Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Springy, flexible, and resilient, like a whip (especially of a golf club shaft, fishing rod, or branch).

Example

"The golfer switched to a less whippy shaft to gain better control over his drives."

2

Australian Quick, agile, and energetic in movement.

Example

"The rover was small and whippy, darting through the pack to gather the loose ball."

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• Rhymes for whippy

• Nearby Words

whippet
whipping
whippoorwill
whippy
whipround
whiptail
whiptail lizard

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Whippy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/whippy
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