👉 Whiplike is a term used to describe a phenomenon that occurs when an object, such as a car or a person, suddenly changes its direction (slips) and turns suddenly while still moving in one direction. This can happen due to a variety of factors including road conditions, traffic, or mechanical failure. The term "whiplike" was coined by American automotive engineer and inventor Charles H. Whipple in 1937 when he designed a car that could turn sharply at high