Meaning of the word whipping in English

What does whipping mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

whipping

US /ˈwɪp.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈwɪp.ɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

a punishment in which someone is hit many times with a whip or stick

Example:
The prisoner was sentenced to a public whipping.
He received a severe whipping for his disobedience.
2.

a severe defeat in a contest or game

Example:
Our team took a real whipping in the championship game.
The opposition gave them a sound whipping at the polls.

Adjective

used to describe something that is used for whipping or that relates to whipping

Example:
The chef prepared a delicious dessert with whipping cream.
He used a whipping motion to clean the dust off the rug.