whip in
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To prevent hunting hounds from straying from the pack by whipping them.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To keep a party member in line.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To make a quick pass into the goalmouth.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “whip in” mean?
To prevent hunting hounds from straying from the pack by whipping them.
Is “whip in” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.