Whiplashed: meaning, definitions and examples

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whiplashed

 

[ ˈwɪplæʃt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical injury

Whiplashed refers to the condition often resulting from a sudden movement of the head, typically during an auto accident. It occurs when the head is jerked forward and then backward rapidly, causing strain and damage to the neck muscles and ligaments. Symptoms can include pain, stiffness, and headaches. Treatment may involve rest, physical therapy, or pain management strategies.

Synonyms

cervical sprain, neck injury, neck strain.

Examples of usage

  • He was whiplashed in the car accident.
  • She felt whiplashed after the roller coaster ride.
  • The doctor diagnosed him with a whiplashed neck.

Translations

Translations of the word "whiplashed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cervicalgia

🇮🇳 गर्दन में दर्द

🇩🇪 Peitschenschlag

🇮🇩 cedera leher

🇺🇦 вивих шиї

🇵🇱 uraz szyi

🇯🇵 むちうち

🇫🇷 coup du fouet

🇪🇸 latigazo

🇹🇷 boyun burkulması

🇰🇷 채찍질

🇸🇦 إصابة الرقبة

🇨🇿 poranění krku

🇸🇰 poranenie krku

🇨🇳 鞭打伤

🇸🇮 udar s bičem

🇮🇸 vöðvabólga

🇰🇿 мойын жарақаты

🇬🇪 წამწამი

🇦🇿 boyun zədələnməsi

🇲🇽 latigazo

Etymology

The term 'whiplash' originated in the early 20th century and derives from the action of a whip being lashed, which mimics the sudden movement of the head during an accident. The word combines 'whip,' referring to a flexible instrument for striking, and 'lash,' which means to strike or beat violently. Although the first documented usage of the term in a medical context is believed to be in the 1920s, its prevalence increased significantly in the 1980s with a rise in automobile accidents. The medical community began classifying whiplash as a specific type of neck injury, leading to its widespread use in both legal and healthcare discussions.