释义 |
whip noun- a car US, 2004
Used by urban black youths. - All the girls want to be in my whip. — Live, p. 39, Winter 2004
- “(The person) seen me with the gun and shoot out the whip,” according to the letter. — Rocky Mountain News (Denver), 14 June 2008
- a long radio antenna US
- — Wayne Floyd, Jason’s Authentic Dictionary of CB Slang, p. 31, 1976
- a boss or supervisor US
- Lt. Jack Weidt, the “whip” or boss of the Nineteenth Squad of detectives, was a trendy dresser. — William J. Cavnitz, One Police Plaza, p. 243, 1984
- a close friend BAHAMAS
- — John A. Holm, Dictionary of Bahamian English, p. 219, 1982
- rum AUSTRALIA
- Rum is variously known as blackfellow’s delight, cocky’s joy and whip. — Sidney J. Baker, The Australian Language, p. 227, 1953
- a police squad leader US
- [A] lieutenant who heads a detective squad is the whip. — New York Times, p. 34, 20 October 1958
- the arm; the ability to throw US
- “Might fine whip for a girl,” Dove had to conceded. — Nelson Algren, A Walk on the Wild Side, p. 64, 1956
- a customised, accessorised car US
- They call them “whips” in street slang – personalized cars decked out and souped up with what the auto industry politely refers to as “aftermarket products.” — Daily News of Los Angeles, p. B1, 5 December 2006
▷ see: WHIP-ROUND |