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.
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Powerful winds will also whip up very rough surf and trigger coastal flooding.
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CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Zhipu whipped up an app more quickly than its American counterparts could, but its results were less polished.
—Jasmine Wu, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
For those willing to venture out into the cold, the arrival of several inches of the fluffy white stuff means that lots of Sooner State residents have the chance to whip up snow ice cream and other frosty delicacies.
—Brandy McDonnell, Oklahoman, 24 Jan. 2026
The ocean-liner vibe continues at the panoramic, curved La Rotonde, where chef Aurélien Largeau whips up eight-course seafood menus; homestyle Basque cooking can be found at the informal Côté Maison next door.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Zhipu whipped up an app more quickly than its American counterparts could, but its results were less polished.
—Jasmine Wu, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
For those willing to venture out into the cold, the arrival of several inches of the fluffy white stuff means that lots of Sooner State residents have the chance to whip up snow ice cream and other frosty delicacies.
—Brandy McDonnell, Oklahoman, 24 Jan. 2026
The ocean-liner vibe continues at the panoramic, curved La Rotonde, where chef Aurélien Largeau whips up eight-course seafood menus; homestyle Basque cooking can be found at the informal Côté Maison next door.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Whip up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whip%20up. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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