whisk

1 of 2

noun

ˈ(h)wisk 

1

: a quick light brushing or whipping motion

2

a

: a usually wire kitchen utensil used for beating food by hand

b

: a flexible bunch (as of twigs, feathers, or straw) attached to a handle for use as a brush

whisk

2 of 2

verb

whisked; whisking; whisks

intransitive verb

: to move nimbly and quickly

transitive verb

1

: to move or convey briskly

whisked the children off to bed

2

: to mix or fluff up by or as if by beating with a whisk

whisk egg whites

3

: to brush or wipe off lightly

Synonyms

Noun

• swish
• switch
• wag
• waggle

Verb

• accelerate
• bundle
• fast-track
• hasten
• hurry
• quicken
• rush
• speed (up)

Examples of whisk in a Sentence

Noun

with a whisk of the broom, the dirt was gone

Verb

Whisk the eggs with the cream until the mixture thickens.

She whisked the children off to bed.

The taxi whisked me to the airport.

The waitress whisked my plate away before I was finished eating.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Unless someone regularly whips eggs for 50, a big balloon whisk will only gather dust. —Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 30 Sep. 2024

Whisk in lemon zest and lemon juice Pour in heavy cream and whisk to combine. —Tribune News Service, The Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2024

Verb

And then they are whisked away for a quick moment with the singer. —Bryan West, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024

With credit card details and a passport being provided before your arrival, you’re simply whisked up to your room, and throughout the course of your stay, not a single bill will need to be presented to you or signed for. —Liam Hess, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English wisk, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse visk wisp; akin to Old English wiscian to plait

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Phrases Containing whisk

• fly whisk
• whisk broom

Kids Definition

whisk

1 of 2 noun

ˈhwisk 

ˈwisk

1

: a quick brush or sweep

a whisk of the hand

2

: a small kitchen utensil used for beating food

3

: whisk broom

whisk

2 of 2 verb

1

: to move easily and quickly

squirrels whisked up the trees

2

: to move or carry briskly

whisked the children off to bed

3

: to mix or fluff up by or as if by beating with a whisk

whisk eggs

4

: to brush or wipe off lightly

whisk the lint off your skirt