WIP

American  

Or W.I.P.

1. work in process.

2. work in progress.

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Usage

What does WIP mean? Wip is a common misspelling of whip. As an abbreviation, WIP most commonly means “work in progress” or “work in process.”WIP is often used on social media to indicate that one is presenting unfinished artwork. In this case, it is often left uncapitalized (wip) or used as a hashtag (#wip or #WIP). In other contexts, it is sometimes spelled with periods: W. I. P. Example: This drawing is a WIP—it’ll look better when it’s done!

Example Sentences

At the line’s head sits Caitlin Andrews, a Hugo House events coordinator who’s been running WIP for the last year and a half.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2024

He was asked about the potential relationship on 94.1 WIP in Philadelphia.

From Washington Times • Sep. 24, 2023

Carhartt WIP and Awake NY link up in the name of form, function and community for the brands’ collaborative SS23 collection.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2023

One such project is an “inclusive landscape” called “Restorative Ground” in Manhattan’s Hudson Square, by WIP Collaborative.

From Slate • Jan. 9, 2023

But late Tuesday morning, he had the dial turned to WIP.

From Washington Post • Oct. 21, 2022