1. beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

    Synonym: tanningflogginglashingflagellation

2. the act of overcoming or outdoing

    Synonym: beating

3. a sewing stitch passing over an edge diagonally

    Synonym: whipstitchwhipstitching

4. a sound defeat

    Synonym: thrashingwallopingdebacledrubbingslaughtertrouncing

1. smart and fashionable

    e.g. snappy conversation
           some sharp and whipping lines

    Synonym: snappy