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.

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Ninja 4-in-1 Air Fryer While your oven is busy roasting the Thanksgiving turkey, turn to this air fryer to whip up the sides. —

Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 Conclude the evening whipping up some s’mores by the firepit. —

Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024 The weather service said gusts could whip up to 15-30 mph with the highest gusts occurring in the southwest part of the state. —

Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024 Barron Trump might not be appearing on the campaign trail as his father Donald Trump works to whip up voter enthusiasm ahead of the presidential election, but the 18-year-old has an unofficial role: podcast adviser. —

John Santucci, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for whip up