Meaning of the word whiplash in English
What does whiplash mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
whiplash
US /ˈwɪp.læʃ/
UK /ˈwɪp.læʃ/
Noun
1.
injury to the neck caused by a sudden, violent jerk of the head, typically in a car accident
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He suffered from whiplash after the rear-end collision.
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The doctor diagnosed her with severe whiplash.
2.
a sudden or violent change or development
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The plot of the movie had so many twists and turns, it gave me emotional whiplash.
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The sudden policy change caused economic whiplash for many businesses.