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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This is worlds away from that boring deli chicken sandwich, while still being easy enough to whip up on the busiest of days.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
Slamming Trump is Democrats’ favorite hobby, and whipping up a frenzy over retirement funds and Social Security payments makes for good sound bites aimed at the base.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 8 June 2025
Dad can whip up incredible meals with cookware that offers the searing power of stainless steel and the easy cleanup of nonstick.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
San Francisco Giants Garlic Fries The Giants whip up limited-edition versions of their iconic garlic fries, like this kimchi-and-Spam iteration for Korean Heritage Night.
—Andrea Lavinthal, People.com, 18 June 2025
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
Slamming Trump is Democrats’ favorite hobby, and whipping up a frenzy over retirement funds and Social Security payments makes for good sound bites aimed at the base.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 8 June 2025
Dad can whip up incredible meals with cookware that offers the searing power of stainless steel and the easy cleanup of nonstick.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
San Francisco Giants Garlic Fries The Giants whip up limited-edition versions of their iconic garlic fries, like this kimchi-and-Spam iteration for Korean Heritage Night.
—Andrea Lavinthal, People.com, 18 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for whip up
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“Whip up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whip%20up. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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