whip up

verb

1. to excite; arouse

   to whip up a mob

   to whip up discontent

2. informal,  to prepare quickly

   to whip up a meal

Idioms and Phrases

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

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

Example Sentences

Soap-opera writers can perhaps be forgiven for whipping up such feeble scripts, given daily deadlines, but “Regretting You” is not nearly engaging enough to earn its place on the big screen.

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The prime minister has tried to blame the opposition for the attack and for whipping up hatred, though he is known for deeply divisive rhetoric himself.

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One clip shows her whipping up drinks in the bar area, while others show her posing up a storm in front of her bedroom fireplace.

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On Sunday, Perez whipped up thousands of rapturous flag-waving supporters at a launch event in Madrid where he vowed to attack corruption, crime and traditional politics.

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“Nothing beats whipping up negative emotions. It can create such a powerful force.”

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Related Words

• agitate 
• arouse 
• foment 
• inflame 
• instigate 
• kindle 
• provoke 
• stir 
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