I. ˈhwisk, ˈwisk noun
Etymology: Middle English wisk, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse visk wisp; akin to Old English wiscian to plait
Date: 14th century
1. : a quick light brushing or whipping motion
2.
a. : a usually wire kitchen utensil used for beating food by hand
b. : a flexible bunch (as of twigs, feathers, or straw) attached to a handle for use as a brush
II. verb
Date: 15th century
intransitive verb
: to move nimbly and quickly
transitive verb
1. : to move or convey briskly
whisk ed the children off to bed
2. : to mix or fluff up by or as if by beating with a whisk
whisk egg whites
3. : to brush or wipe off lightly