Whippy

adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Whiplike; thin and pliant.

    "The tree's whippy branches grazed his face."

  2. 2
    Active, nimble. Scotland
Adjective
  1. 1
    bending and snapping back readily without breaking wordnet

Synonyms

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adaptablebendablecompliantductileelasticfacile

Example

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"The tree's whippy branches grazed his face."

Etymology

From whip + -y.

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