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

Winds gusting up to 50 mph are whipping up widespread blowing snow, dropping visibility to a quarter mile or less. —Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025

There are a few Southern staple soup recipes that incorporate simple and regional ingredients that every home cook should know how to whip up. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025

These mini sandwiches are not only cute, filling, and versatile, but also quick and easy to whip up for a crowd. —Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025

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

Rhymes for whip up

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