Whiplash

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪˌplæʃ/

Whiplash (noun)

  1. a neck injury caused by a sudden, forceful movement of the head.
  2. a quick and unexpected change in direction or situation.

Examples

  • She suffered whiplash after the car accident.
  • Whiplash can cause neck pain and stiffness.

Common collocations: suffer whiplash, whiplash injury, neck pain, experience whiplash, economic whiplash