to whisk
to mix or fluff up with a whisk; to move something or someone quickly
Present form | Past form | Continuous form | Past Participle form |
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whisk | whisked | whisking | whisked |
Present form
whisk
I always whisk my eggs well.
To whisk egg whites you need to have a strong arm.
A: How do you make scrambled eggs?
B: Put some eggs in a bowl, add a bit of milk and butter and then whisk them well.
A: What then?
B: Gently cook them in a pan with a bit of oil and butter.
Past form
whisked
I whisked her away for a quick trip.
Their grandmother whisked them off to the zoo.
A: This cake is delicious!
B: Thank you.
A: It's so light!
B: I whisked the mixture really well so it had lots of air in it.
Continuous form
whisking
I'm whisking the batter for tonight's dinner.
He's whisking her off for a weekend away.
A: Are you whisking the mixture?
B: Yes. I'm whisking it well so it becomes light and fluffy.
Past participle
whisked
I've whisked the cake mixture ready for the oven.
I'd whisked the eggs but then found some shell in it!
A: Have you whisked the eggs together yet?
B: Not yet. I'll do that nearer the time.
A: Shall I do it for you?
B: Could you crack the eggs into the bowl for me?
A: Of course.