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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In episode seven of With Love, Meghan season two, Markle heads into the kitchen to whip up a batch of her go-to thumbprint cookies, a simple yet elegant treat that feels just right for sharing.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
The cake is quick to whip up and requires no icing or adornment.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
This pretend play set includes vegetables, proteins, and more for kids to whip up on the stovetop.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
The problem was reaching a tipping point and the Sacco and Vanzetti case whipped up a national conversation about necessary reforms, both legal and medical.
—Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
The cake is quick to whip up and requires no icing or adornment.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
This pretend play set includes vegetables, proteins, and more for kids to whip up on the stovetop.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
The problem was reaching a tipping point and the Sacco and Vanzetti case whipped up a national conversation about necessary reforms, both legal and medical.
—Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 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 20 Sep. 2025.
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