Basic Details
Word: Whisk
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To beat or stir a mixture quickly with a tool, usually to make it smooth or to add air.
Synonyms: Beat, stir, whisk away
Antonyms: Slow, calm, settle
Idioms and Phrases
- Whisk away: To take something or someone quickly or suddenly. Example: "The magician seemed to whisk away the coin from behind her ear."
- Whisk into action: To start doing something quickly. Example: "As soon as she heard the doorbell, she whisked into action to greet her guests."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She used a hand whisk to beat the eggs until they were fluffy and light.
Example 2: The chef whisked the cream vigorously to make a delicious topping for the dessert.
Example 3: He whisked the ingredients together in the bowl, creating a smooth batter for the cake.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "whisk" comes from the Old English word "hwiscian," which means "to make a noise" or "to stir?" The sound of whisking eggs inspired its name!
Famous Quote
"Cooking is like love, it should be entered into with abandon or not at all." Harriet Van Horne"
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "whisk" mean?
a) To bake bread
b) To hit something
c) To beat or stir a mixture quickly
d) To boil water
Answer: c) To beat or stir a mixture quickly
2. Which of these is a synonym of "whisk"?
a) Chill
b) Beat
c) Freeze
d) Boil
Answer: b) Beat
3. Which sentence uses "whisk" correctly?
a) The chef whisked the sauce to make it creamy.
b) The cat whisked by the dog.
c) He whisked the book off the table.
d) She whisked her dress in the storm.
Answer: a) The chef whisked the sauce to make it creamy.
4. Which idiom means to take something quickly?
a) Whisk away
b) Come to a standstill
c) Down the rabbit hole
d) Like a fish out of water
Answer: a) Whisk away
5. What is the opposite of "whisk" in terms of movement?
a) Dart
b) Slow
c) Glide
d) Rush
Answer: b) Slow
