whippy

adjective

ˈ(h)wi-pē How to pronounce whippy (audio)
Definition of whippynext
as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted the whippy branches of a weeping willow

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Recent Examples of whippy Diane brushed her yellow-blonde curls off her face, the thin, whippy flagpole in her hand. — Melissa Gira Grant, The New Republic, 4 Apr. 2023 Hagens has moved up to a 70 flex on his Bauer stick — still whippy, but better aligned with the muscle he’s added. — Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026 Beware of the whippy nature of commodities markets! — Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026 The Butterfly Jig was invented in Japan, where anglers delivered them on light, whippy rods made of carbon fiber that had incredible backbone. — Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whippy
  1. flexible
  2. stretch
  3. plastic
  4. rubbery
  5. springy
  6. resilient
  7. elastic
  8. stretchy
Adjective
  • One degree with flexible hours for mid-level professionals is now under the new limits.
    — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The aim is to create digital assets that are flexible enough to be used over and over in lots of different ways, whether in movies, video games, advertising, or interactive projects.
    — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • Like many of Levi’s best-selling styles, they’re made from 100-percent cotton and have a non-stretch fit.
    — Iman Balagam, InStyle, 26 June 2026
  • The halter dress was crafted with stretch silk with a sleek column silhouette complemented by a halter neckline and an open back.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 June 2026
Definition of stretch
Adjective
  • The strips are piled high in plastic bins, sprawled over tables and fed underneath bobbing needles.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Furthermore, the National Onion Association advises against storing onions with potatoes (onions emit ethylene gas, which will cause potatoes to ripen) or other produce that releases moisture and storing them in plastic bags.
    — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of plastic
Adjective
  • One set piece after another features rubbery creatures with heads like melting anvils and tentacles coming out of strange places, as if this, after 50 years, was still charming and awesome.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 24 June 2026
  • The oversized buckles and rubbery texture are effortlessly cool, and this Air sign wouldn't have it any other way.
    — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Definition of rubbery
Adjective
  • Julia snuck some matchstick carrots into the potato mixture, then blew my socks off with a punchy, springy topping of feta, mint, dill, and chives.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • The Goga Mat insole material replaces traditional memory foam, mimicking the springy feel of a yoga mat instead of a mattress.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
Definition of springy
Adjective
  • The river has pushed away even the most resilient, leaving behind 22 people who live in Kaskaskia, according to the census.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • The nation that leads in secure artificial intelligence, trusted cloud computing, resilient critical infrastructure, quantum technologies and digital innovation will define much of the twenty-first century economy.
    — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of resilient
Adjective
  • The smocked elastic waist is comfortable enough for all-day wear, and there are two deep drop-down pockets for storing small essentials.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
  • The snake-effect leather pumps had a narrow point, a low-cut vamp and an elastic slingback strap.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
Definition of elastic
Adjective
  • The waistband is made with stretchy material that doesn't dig into your skin, even during long walks or workouts.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Capris and cropped pants are shaping up to be one of summer 2026’s biggest trends, making this stretchy cotton pair an excellent score.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of stretchy

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“Whippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whippy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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