whip up

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

This versatile ice cream maker lets the whole family whip up gelato, milkshakes, sorbet, and classic ice cream in a flash. — Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

The ice cream is store-bought, but the tasty lime curd is from-scratch and only takes a few minutes to whip up. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 July 2026

Chefs will keep the lounge’s location in mind, whipping up local specialties, while a hot and cold buffet station is always up for grabs. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 June 2026

But if the certainty means job losses, factory closures, bankruptcies and a clear win for incoming Chinese brands, that is likely to whip up reaction from voters, and politicians will seek serious action. — Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Rhymes for whip up

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