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
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Dangerous weather whipped up again in central Texas early Tuesday, causing the National Weather Service to issue a shelter-in-place warning to residents of Fort Worth, where 77 mph wind gusts were reported in the area just before 6 a.m. CT.
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 28 May 2024
But Jupiter has managed to whip up liquid water high up in its atmosphere, thanks to the presence of ammonia gas that acts as an antifreeze.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2024
Editors’ Picks Image Mr. Currie is the sort of person who can whip up an espresso martini blindfolded and comprehend the precise level of froth someone might prefer for a coconut-milk cappuccino.
—Plum Sykes, New York Times, 14 May 2024
Use the smooth side to whip up sunny-side up eggs, golden pancakes, or a toasted sandwich.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
For $80 a person, learn to whip up classics like cinnamon buns, English muffins, crab quiche and eggs Benedict.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2024
The track whips up a spirit of hedonism with both these and other mature-themes lyrics in tandem with a thick, skittering electro production that’s well-matched with a music video capturing the type of late night behavior the song is designed to soundtrack and elicit.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 17 May 2024
It must be said that while the stunts are frequently spectacular, the visuals point up the downgrade from master cinematographer John Seale to Simon Duggan, who’s certainly capable but can’t quite whip up the majesty to disguise a lot of glaringly obvious CG and soundstage work.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
When Harry isn't angling for his Sexiest Man Alive comeback, the Mad Men star is busy in the kitchen, whipping up tasty dishes.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 28 May 2024
But Jupiter has managed to whip up liquid water high up in its atmosphere, thanks to the presence of ammonia gas that acts as an antifreeze.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2024
Editors’ Picks Image Mr. Currie is the sort of person who can whip up an espresso martini blindfolded and comprehend the precise level of froth someone might prefer for a coconut-milk cappuccino.
—Plum Sykes, New York Times, 14 May 2024
Use the smooth side to whip up sunny-side up eggs, golden pancakes, or a toasted sandwich.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
For $80 a person, learn to whip up classics like cinnamon buns, English muffins, crab quiche and eggs Benedict.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2024
The track whips up a spirit of hedonism with both these and other mature-themes lyrics in tandem with a thick, skittering electro production that’s well-matched with a music video capturing the type of late night behavior the song is designed to soundtrack and elicit.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 17 May 2024
It must be said that while the stunts are frequently spectacular, the visuals point up the downgrade from master cinematographer John Seale to Simon Duggan, who’s certainly capable but can’t quite whip up the majesty to disguise a lot of glaringly obvious CG and soundstage work.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
When Harry isn't angling for his Sexiest Man Alive comeback, the Mad Men star is busy in the kitchen, whipping up tasty dishes.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
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“Whip up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whip%20up. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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