whiplashy

English

Etymology

whiplash +‎ -y

Adjective

whiplashy (comparative more whiplashy, superlative most whiplashy)

1. (informal, sometimes figurative) Reminiscent of a whiplash injury; involving a rapid back-and-forth jerking motion.
   • 2009 July 9, Cintra Wilson, “Of the Moment, and Thinking Ahead”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     The British news media has a whiplashy relationship with Ms. Deyn, simultaneously crushed-out and abusive.

   • 2015, Robert Hurst, Christie Hurst, Family Biking: The Parent's Guide to Safe Cycling, page 78:

     If you're the type of rider who likes to stand on the pedals and whip the bike back and forth when climbing hills, you should know that doing so with your kid in the seat could give her a seriously unpleasant, whiplashy ride.