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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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.
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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
In fact, why not whip up a berry trifecta and make all three?
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 12 May 2024
In the eat-in kitchen, white oak cabinetry, marble counters, Miele appliances, a wine fridge, and a six-burner gas range facilitate whipping up a feast.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
Hindu nationalists were whipped up by a BJP campaign and believed the mosque was built on the site of Lord Ram's birth.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 6 May 2024
The two would whip up a lavish dinner and polish it off over a bottle of wine, with flowers on the table, Mr. Bailey wrote.
—Alex Williams, New York Times, 3 May 2024
Or use it to scramble eggs or whip up a Spanish omelet.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 May 2024
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
In fact, why not whip up a berry trifecta and make all three?
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 12 May 2024
In the eat-in kitchen, white oak cabinetry, marble counters, Miele appliances, a wine fridge, and a six-burner gas range facilitate whipping up a feast.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
Hindu nationalists were whipped up by a BJP campaign and believed the mosque was built on the site of Lord Ram's birth.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 6 May 2024
The two would whip up a lavish dinner and polish it off over a bottle of wine, with flowers on the table, Mr. Bailey wrote.
—Alex Williams, New York Times, 3 May 2024
Or use it to scramble eggs or whip up a Spanish omelet.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 May 2024
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