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

Now there are hundreds of fresh, flavorful, and delicious varieties to whip up throughout the season. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026

The very next day, Claire whipped up an all-Riesling tasting in the forest beside the water’s edge. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025

These mouthwatering meatballs only take thirty minutes to whip up in the kitchen, giving you plenty of time to work on your other favorite dishes. —Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025

She’s famously whipped up homemade pop-tarts for friends such as Channing Tatum as well as the Kansas City Chiefs, cinnamon rolls for her love before a game, and a loaf of fresh sourdough for longtime pal Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco. —Anna Chan, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for whip up

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