Origin of whip

1200–50; Middle English w(h)ippe (noun), w(h)ippen (v.); cognate with Dutch wippen to swing, oscillate; compare Low German wip(pe) quick movement

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British Dictionary definitions for whip in (1 of 2)

whip in

verb (adverb)

(intr) to perform the duties of a whipper-in to a pack of hounds
(tr) mainly US to keep (members of a political party, etc) together

British Dictionary definitions for whip in (2 of 2)

whip
/ (wɪp) /

verb whips, whipping or whipped

noun

Derived forms of whip

whiplike, adjective whipper, noun

Word Origin for whip

C13: perhaps from Middle Dutch wippen to swing; related to Middle Dutch wipfen to dance, German Wipfel tree top

Cultural definitions for whip in

whip

In the United States Congress or state legislatures, an assistant to the majority leader or minority leader responsible for stirring up party support on issues, keeping track of party members' votes, and acting as a general liaison between the majority leader or minority leader and other party members.

Idioms and Phrases with whip in

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