Whipped

Whipped is the past tense and past participle of the verb whip, meaning to strike with a flexible instrument such as a whip. The term describes actions carried out with a whip, including disciplinary use with animals and, in some historical contexts, corporal punishment. In modern usage, the practice is controversial and often regulated or prohibited. The word also appears in idioms such as “whipped into shape,” meaning to be forced or coached into a desired condition, and “whipped up,” meaning to create or stir up quickly.

In culinary contexts, whipped refers to beating ingredients rapidly to incorporate air and increase volume. Whipped cream is cream that has been beaten with sugar until light and fluffy, forming soft or stiff peaks depending on the degree of whipping. Whipped egg whites are beaten to form foams used in meringues, soufflés, and other desserts. There are also whipped toppings, which are processed dairy or non-dairy products designed to resemble whipped cream and often include stabilizers.

In informal speech, “whipped” can describe someone perceived as being dominated or overly controlled by a partner. This slang usage is colloquial and can be pejorative, varying in acceptability by context and community.

See also related terms such as whip, whipping, whipped cream, and the broader concept of whipping in culinary and disciplinary contexts.