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whisking

[ ˈwɪskɪŋ ]

Verb

^{Context #1 | Verb}

cooking

To mix ingredients together quickly using a whisk, usually to incorporate air or create a smooth texture.

Synonyms

beat, stir, whip.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
beat	Choose this word when you need to mix ingredients together vigorously to combine them thoroughly or to add air. Often used in both cooking and baking. Beat the butter and sugar until they are well combined and creamy
whip	Use this when the goal is to create a light, airy texture, often with cream or egg whites. It implies a faster and more rigorous action than whisking. Whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks
stir	This is best used when you need to mix ingredients gently, usually with a spoon or spatula. It's a more subtle and less intense action compared to whisking or beating. Stir the soup occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot

Word

Description / Examples

beat

Choose this word when you need to mix ingredients together vigorously to combine them thoroughly or to add air. Often used in both cooking and baking.

Beat the butter and sugar until they are well combined and creamy

whip

Use this when the goal is to create a light, airy texture, often with cream or egg whites. It implies a faster and more rigorous action than whisking.

Whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks

stir

This is best used when you need to mix ingredients gently, usually with a spoon or spatula. It's a more subtle and less intense action compared to whisking or beating.

Stir the soup occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot

Examples of usage

She was whisking the eggs to make an omelette.
Whisk the cream until it forms stiff peaks.

Translations

Translations of the word "whisking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bater

🇮🇳 फेंटना

🇩🇪 schlagen

🇮🇩 mengocok

🇺🇦 збивання

🇵🇱 ubijanie

🇯🇵 ホイップ

🇫🇷 fouetter

🇪🇸 batir

🇹🇷 çırpma

🇰🇷 휘젓기

🇸🇦 خفق

🇨🇿 šlehání

🇸🇰 šľahanie

🇨🇳 搅拌

🇸🇮 stepanje

🇮🇸 þeyting

🇰🇿 шайқау

🇬🇪 აგება

🇦🇿 çırpmaq

🇲🇽 batir

Etymology

The word 'whisk' originated from Middle English 'wisk', which is of unknown origin. The verb 'whisk' meaning 'to mix rapidly' is first recorded in the early 19th century. The tool known as a 'whisk' has been used in cooking for centuries, with variations in design and material.

See also: whisk, whisker, whiskers, whiskey, whisky.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,374 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.

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