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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"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
For dessert, he will whip up a healthy pumpkin cheesecake made of high-protein muffin mix and low-fat cottage cheese.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025
She’s taught us how to kickstart a successful business, master the fine art of entertaining, whip up a delicious One-Pan Pasta, tend to our outdoor garden and fold a fitted sheet.
From Salon • Aug. 9, 2025
Seemingly born to conduct Verdi, Conlon can whip up as much dramatic excitement as anyone might need.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2025
“Ask him to whip up a new solution?”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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