whippy

[hwip-ee, wip-ee] / ˈʰwɪp i, ˈwɪp i /

ADJECTIVE

flexible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

malleable soft

STRONG

flexile

WEAK

adjustable bending ductile elastic extensible extensile formable formative impressionable like putty limber lithe moldable plastic pliant spongy springy stretch stretchable stretchy supple tensile tractable tractile willowy yielding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

firm rigid

WEAK

brittle inflexible obstinate ornery resistant stern stiff stubborn unaccommodating unadaptable unbendable unpliable unresponsive unyielding

ADJECTIVE

suggestible

Synonyms

WEAK

adjustable bending ductile elastic extensible extensile flexile formable formative impressionable like putty limber lithe malleable moldable plastic pliable pliant soft spongy springy stretch stretchable stretchy supple tensile tractable tractile willowy yielding

Example Sentences

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Those numbers came in Taillon’s time as a pitcher with a long, whippy arm motion.

From New York Times

“We’re getting into the Wild West territory where it becomes more whippy.”

From Reuters

But when the van emblazoned with Disney characters and a "super whippy" sign failed to pull over, a chase ensued.

From BBC

For instance, some bacteria have flagella, or long, whippy tails rotated by motors.

From Scientific American

He mixed heavy, whippy spin with skidding low slices and the occasional loopy ball.

From The Guardian