whisk
Translation
to whisk, to beat, to move quickly
Examples
Whisk the eggs until they are light and fluffy.
Whisk the eggs until they are light and fluffy.
She was whisked away in a limousine.
She was whisked away in a limousine.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to beat (sth.) quickly Whisk the cream until it's thick.
((sb./sth.)) ((away/off)) to move (sb./sth.) quickly The celebrity was whisked away by her bodyguards.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beat, whip, stir quickly
Etymology
From Old Norse 'visk', meaning a bundle of twigs, used for sweeping or whisking.
Memory Tips
The sound of the word 'whisk' is similar to the quick sound of whipping eggs.