whip appeal

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Meaning · English

An intense, irresistible attraction to someone to the point of excessive devotion or subservience to them.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sự thu hút mãnh liệt, không thể cưỡng lại đối với ai đó

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Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

You know I can't go near her...she got that whip appeal working on me and I'll do whatever she says.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “whip appeal” mean?

An intense, irresistible attraction to someone to the point of excessive devotion or subservience to them.

Is “whip appeal” formal or informal?

whip appeal is generally slang.