whip up
Britishverb
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to excite; arouse
to whip up a mob
to whip up discontent
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informal to prepare quickly
to whip up a meal
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Arouse, excite, as in The speaker whipped up the mob [Early 1800s]
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Prepare quickly, as in I can easily whip up some lunch . This usage was first recorded in 1611.
Example Sentences
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Another pressure putt from the pumped-up Ciganda on the 14th gave them a two-hole lead, the Spaniard slapping her chest to whip up the boisterous Dutch crowd.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
The wind did not whip up as Thomas hoped.
From BBC ● May 17, 2026
“We grew up with not a lot of means,” he said, recalling his mother’s magical ability “to whip up a whole meal with just canned tuna or cheese sandwiches.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
Cartoons and toys have long been used by governments to rally their people and whip up fear against enemies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026
He sat quietly for a few moments, looking out at all the hustle-bustle starting to whip up across the Glade.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
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