prewhip

/ˈpriːhwɪp/

Definitions

1. verb

to whip or beat something beforehand, especially in the preparation of a dessert

“To make the perfect meringue, you need to prewhip the egg whites before adding the sugar.”

2. noun

the act or result of whipping something beforehand

“The chef’s prewhip of the cream helped the dessert turn out light and fluffy.”

Synonyms

  • beat
  • whip

Antonyms

  • underbeat
  • underwhip