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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
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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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Whip up pappa al pomodoro and slide a poached egg on top like a wink.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2025

Whip up a batch this weekend, then freeze any leftovers, which are easy to reheat in the toaster.

From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2023

For more: Whip up some eggnog or hot cocoa for The Athletic’s N.B.A.

From New York Times • Dec. 24, 2022

Whip up a few green dips to eat while watching the parades.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2022

Whip up the yolk of an egg with pepper and salt, and stir into the carrots and turnips.

From Good Things to Eat as Suggested by Rufus A Collection of Practical Recipes for Preparing Meats, Game, Fowl, Fish, Puddings, Pastries, Etc. by Estes, Rufus

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