whipcrack
1
7.9
A sharp loud sound made when a whip snaps
- noun
- /ˈwɪpˌkræk/
:
chasqueo
Synonyms
whack
vswhipcrack
119
6.3
A sharp, forceful hit that makes a loud sound
is produced by a snapping motion rather than by a direct hit
snap
vswhipcrack
45
3.6
A sudden sharp sound or movement, often when something breaks
is produced by a sudden snapping motion rather than by breaking or closing
15
3.6
A sudden loud sound when one thing hits another
is caused by a snapping motion rather than by objects colliding
clap
vswhipcrack
8
1.0
A sudden loud noise like thunder or an explosion
comes from a snapping motion rather than strikes or explosions
1
9.9
A loud hit that makes a sharp sound
is produced by a snapping motion rather than by a heavy striking blow
8.8
A quick, sharp hit that makes a short sound
is produced by a snapping motion rather than by a struck object
How Loud
Surface Forms
whipcrack singular
whipcracks plural
Morphology
Etymology
The word whipcrack comes from whip and crack, where crack means 'a sharp, loud sound'. So a whipcrack is the sudden loud sound a whip makes.