Whipper: meaning, definitions and examples

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whipper

[ˈwɪpər ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Noun}

kitchen

A utensil for whipping, such as cream or eggs, typically consisting of a metal rod with a wire loop at the end.

Synonyms

beater, whisk.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
whipper	Mainly used in culinary settings to refer to a tool or person that whips ingredients like cream or egg whites. Less common than 'whisk'. The pastry chef used a whipper to make the whipped cream. An electric whipper can save a lot of time in the kitchen.
whisk	Commonly used both as a noun and a verb in cooking to refer to a utensil or action for mixing or whipping ingredients quickly to introduce air. Most versatile and widely used term. He picked up the whisk to mix the eggs. She decided to whisk the ingredients by hand.
beater	Often refers to an electric appliance with beaters attached, used for mixing or whipping ingredients. Can also negative connotations outside of cooking. She used an electric beater for the batter. The antique egg beater was still in good condition.

Word

Description / Examples

whipper

Mainly used in culinary settings to refer to a tool or person that whips ingredients like cream or egg whites. Less common than 'whisk'.

The pastry chef used a whipper to make the whipped cream.
An electric whipper can save a lot of time in the kitchen.

whisk

Commonly used both as a noun and a verb in cooking to refer to a utensil or action for mixing or whipping ingredients quickly to introduce air. Most versatile and widely used term.

He picked up the whisk to mix the eggs.
She decided to whisk the ingredients by hand.

beater

Often refers to an electric appliance with beaters attached, used for mixing or whipping ingredients. Can also negative connotations outside of cooking.

She used an electric beater for the batter.
The antique egg beater was still in good condition.

Examples of usage

The chef used a whipper to make the perfect whipped cream for the dessert.
She reached for the whipper to beat the eggs for the omelette.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

slang

A person who is skilled at a particular activity, especially climbing.

Synonyms

ace, expert.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
whipper	This term is uncommon and can have a negative, informal connotation, implying someone who is overly energetic or tries too hard, sometimes in an annoying way. That new intern is a real whipper, always trying to outshine everyone
expert	When talking about someone who has a high level of knowledge or skill in a particular area, especially in a professional or formal context. She's an expert in ancient Greek philosophy
ace	When describing someone who excels in their field or is particularly good at something, often used in sports or competitive contexts. He’s an ace pilot who has flown countless successful missions

Word

Description / Examples

whipper

This term is uncommon and can have a negative, informal connotation, implying someone who is overly energetic or tries too hard, sometimes in an annoying way.

That new intern is a real whipper, always trying to outshine everyone

expert

When talking about someone who has a high level of knowledge or skill in a particular area, especially in a professional or formal context.

She's an expert in ancient Greek philosophy

ace

When describing someone who excels in their field or is particularly good at something, often used in sports or competitive contexts.

He’s an ace pilot who has flown countless successful missions

Examples of usage

He's a whipper on the rock climbing team, always pushing his limits.
The whipper impressed everyone with his speed and agility.

Translations

Translations of the word "whipper" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chicoteador

🇮🇳 कोड़ा मारने वाला

🇩🇪 Peitscher

🇮🇩 pecambuk

🇺🇦 батіг

🇵🇱 biczownik

🇯🇵 ムチ打ち

🇫🇷 fouetteur

🇪🇸 azotador

🇹🇷 kırbaçlayan

🇰🇷 채찍질하는 사람

🇸🇦 جلاد

🇨🇿 bičovač

🇸🇰 bičovač

🇨🇳 鞭打者

🇸🇮 bičar

🇮🇸 svipari

🇰🇿 қамшыгер

🇬🇪 მათრახი

🇦🇿 qamçılayan

🇲🇽 azotador

Etymology

The word 'whipper' originated in the 19th century, derived from the verb 'whip' meaning to move or force quickly or suddenly. Over time, it developed different meanings in various contexts, such as in the kitchen and slang terms related to skills and expertise.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,659, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.

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