whip up

phrasal verb

whipped up; whipping up; whips up

1

: to excite (someone or something) : to cause (someone or something) to feel strong emotions about something

His speech whipped up the crowd.

2

informal : to cause or create (something)

She was trying to whip up some enthusiasm.

3

informal : to produce or prepare (a meal) very quickly

I can whip a meal up in no time.

Examples of whip up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With 12 knives that slice, chop, and dice with minimal effort (and a sharpening blade to keep their edges pristine), whipping up more elaborate meals is a bit easier. —Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 2 Dec. 2025

And for beginners, Michaels also sells how-to kits, especially in the colder months—perfect for whipping up your first beanie for winter. —Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2025

Any residual fat or grease on the beaters or the bowl can also prevent the egg whites from whipping up properly. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025

But before any unwrapping could begin, my mother would dash to the kitchen to whip up a batch of hot chocolate. —Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for whip up

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup
• markup