WHIPPY Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

whippy

adjective

ˈ(h)wi-pē

Definition of whippy

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 Beware of the whippy nature of commodities markets! — Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026 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 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 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

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Adjective

Paired with on-site energy storage, SSTs could turn data centers from blunt-force loads into more flexible participants in the grid.

— Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Trump’s flexible realism also entails recognizing the need to form bespoke coalitions of the willing to augment the United Nations and other large multilateral institutions.

— Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

If he — or any center — is sidelined for any stretch again, the Bulls will rely heavily on Smith as a stretch big man who can cover a lot of ground on both ends of the court.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026
The synthetic hand has learned to split silk strands, thread a needle, stretch fabric across a frame, and stitch, following a craft with more than 2,500 years of history.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of stretch

Adjective

The defense rested its case on Thursday in the death penalty case of Alberto Sierra, who admitted to snuffing the lives of his estranged wife and her two young daughters with a plastic bag.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Finish by gently scraping off the wallpaper with a plastic paint scraper.

— Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of plastic

Adjective

In a particularly Ethan Hunt-ish twist, the actor wears a rubbery disguise—a potbellied suit, a scraggly gray comb-over, and a smattering of old-guy makeup.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
If the thought of reheating steak brings about mental images of tough, rubbery meat – don’t despair.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of rubbery

Adjective

Any normal mattress would’ve been an improvement over our current one, a sub-$300 queen-size nightmare of sloping sides and too-springy springs.

— Jaklin Romine Oct. 15, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Bake the rolls for 28 to 32 minutes, or until lightly golden and springy when pressed in the center.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of springy

Adjective

Faisal Munir, president of mission-critical communications at L3Harris, said the partnership combines complementary technologies with resilient networks.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Economists say that as long as unemployment stays low and Americans continue working, spending will likely stay resilient.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of resilient

Adjective

Vibrations merge into rhythm The experimental material combines elastic structures, sensors, electronics and actuators.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
As always, Howerton is the cast MVP, with his elastic, expressive face selling all of probable-serial killer Dennis’s most hyperbolic reactions.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of elastic

Adjective

The collection balances shaping, comfort and style in equal measure, including such staples as stretchy-fit basics, a relaxed denim jacket and high-rise wide-leg jean, among others.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Miu Miu’s stretchy bralettes, meanwhile, put a sporty twist on the trend (see Gigi Hadid’s runway look).

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of stretchy

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