a game at cards; whist.-the act of whisking; a rapid, sweeping motion, as of something light; a sudden motion or quick puff.-a small bunch of grass, straw, twigs, hair, or the like, used for a brush; hence, a brush or small besom, as of broom corn.-a small culinary instrument made of wire, or the like, for whisking or beating eggs, cream, etc.-a kind of cape, forming part of a woman's dress.-an impertinent fellow.-a plane used by coopers for evening chines.-to sweep, brush, or agitate, with a light, rapid motion; as, to whisk dust from a table; to whisk the white of eggs into a froth.-to move with a quick, sweeping motion.-to move nimbly at with velocity; to make a sudden agile movement.