Whiplash
Pronunciation: /ˈwɪˌplæʃ/
Whiplash (noun)
- a neck injury caused by a sudden, forceful movement of the head.
- 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