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whip up

British  

verb

  1. to excite; arouse

    to whip up a mob

    to whip up discontent

  2. informal to prepare quickly

    to whip up a meal
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
whip up Idioms  

  1. Arouse, excite, as in The speaker whipped up the mob [Early 1800s]

  2. Prepare quickly, as in I can easily whip up some lunch . This usage was first recorded in 1611.

Example Sentences

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And that shared experience is what drives Sunga as she continues to whip up a frenzy with Cake Picnic.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Now, I use artificial intelligence to whip up programs that handle these tasks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

"Because they're so influential, knowing more about the magnetism of AGNs, and how they whip up winds such as these, is key to understanding the history of galaxies throughout the Universe."

From Science Daily • Dec. 9, 2025

In anticipation of the annual holiday, we could all use some of Garten’s expert tips and tricks to whip up the perfect menus for a smooth sailing, memorable Thanksgiving celebration.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2025

“I’ve been hankering sweets something awful. My gran used to whip up cakes out of nothing. I figured I could do the same.”

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

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