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

San Francisco Giants Garlic Fries The Giants whip up limited-edition versions of their iconic garlic fries, like this kimchi-and-Spam iteration for Korean Heritage Night. —Andrea Lavinthal, People.com, 18 June 2025

Some of the best early deals include items from Ninja, Keurig, and Viking, like this stainless steel mixing bowls set that’s great for whipping up a cold salad, homemade cake, or summery side dish. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 June 2025

Pardo has also gotten assistance from Mayor Francis Suarez, who has been lobbying behind the scenes to whip up commission support for Pardo’s proposal. —Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025

Warring nations use propaganda to whip up sentiment against opponents, leading to decades of prejudice and suspicion. —Nicholas Dimarzio, New York Daily News, 13 June 2025

Rhymes for whip up

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