whippy
/'wipi/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Flexible and springy; capable of bending and snapping back readily without breaking: Describes an object or material that is easily bent but returns to its original shape quickly and without damage, often with a degree of liveliness or resilience.
Usage
- The word "whippy" is used to describe the physical property of an object, typically a long, thin object like a rod, branch, or fishing pole. It emphasizes a combination of flexibility and a strong tendency to spring back.
- It is often used in contexts involving tools, sports equipment, natural materials, or any situation where a resilient, bending action is notable or desirable.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The young sapling was whippy, bending in the wind but never snapping.
- He preferred a whippy fishing rod for casting lightweight lures.
- The gymnast's whippy body allowed for incredible contortions and rebounds.
Advanced Usage
- "to have a whippy quality": to possess a characteristic of being flexible and springy.
- The new composite material has a whippy quality that makes it perfect for tent poles.
Variants and Related Words
- Whip (n, v): While "whip" as a noun can be a flexible tool and as a verb can mean to move quickly, "whippy" specifically describes the springy, flexible property.
- Whiplike (adj): Resembling a whip in form or action; long, thin, and flexible. This is a close synonym but can imply a more specific shape.
Synonyms
- Flexible: Capable of bending easily without breaking.
- Pliable: Easily bent, flexible, and adaptable.
- Springy: Returning quickly to an original shape after being pressed, stretched, or bent; elastic.
- Resilient: Able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed.
Antonyms
- Rigid: Unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible.
- Brittle: Hard but liable to break or shatter easily.
- Stiff: Not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid.
Adjective
- bending and snapping back readily without breaking