WHIP
/wɪp/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of WHIP
A lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a sharp "crack" sound for directing or herding animals.
"I had to use the whip to get the sheep's attention."
A blow administered with a whip.
A whipper-in.
To hit with a whip.
"The rider whipped the horse."
(by extension) To hit with any flexible object.
"I whipped her with a newspaper."
To defeat, as in a contest or game.
Synonyms of WHIP
Words with similar meaning
Examples of WHIP in a Sentence
- "I had to use the whip to get the sheep's attention."
- "The rider whipped the horse."
- "I whipped her with a newspaper."
Word Details
Is WHIP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WHIP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like WHIP are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for WHIP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | h | i | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WHIP
5 words from the letters in WHIP
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use WHIP in Word Games
WHIP is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: WHIP is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WHIP to find 5 additional valid words.