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

Alternatively, serve it alongside these cheesy and spicy chicken quesadillas, add a side of cilantro-lime rice, or whip up some homemade guacamole to dip extra chips into. —Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026

Any trace of fat will prevent your meringue from whipping up stiffly. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026

The property sits on three acres of private land and comes with a vinyl record collection and a beautiful tiled pool for cooling off; take advantage of the large dining table and propane grill for whipping up meals at home. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026

Gwyneth Paltrow whipped up her famous boyfriend-breakfast in a silky navy set, Kate Hudson sat for hair and makeup in a knitted turtleneck combo, and Demi Moore hung out with family in a gingham two-piece. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for whip up

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