whip up

phrasal verb

whipped up; whipping up; whips up

: to excite (someone or something) : to cause (someone or something) to feel strong emotions about something

His speech whipped up the crowd.

informal : to cause or create (something)

She was trying to whip up some enthusiasm.

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 While traditionally this recipe was served on Mondays, break out your trusty slow-cooker and whip up this recipe any day of the week. —

Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2024 Her well-meaning but clueless husband, played by Scoot McNair, frequently travels for work, leaving her at home to fend for herself and whip up countless pots of macaroni and cheese. —

Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2024 Photo : Array The chef’s kitchen is equipped to whip up meals for large groups. —

Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2024 But now that Vice President Kamala Harris has whipped up enthusiasm from both donors and voters, that decision might be something of an albatross for Coinbase. —

Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for whip up

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