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

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WIP

Carhartt WIP and Tokyo-based F.C.Real Bristol have collaborated on a real capsule collection … for a fictional soccer club.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026

In the social hour before the WIP begins, the contours of a literary scene become more evident.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2024

Kelce’s brother and podcast partner, Eagles center Jason Kelce, told WIP on Wednesday that “he’s got some swelling going on,” and alluded to a bruise on the bone that could take some time to heal.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 7, 2023

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

From Slate ● Jan. 9, 2023

Late Wednesday morning, radio co-hosts Jon Ritchie and Joe DeCamara sat next to each other inside the 94.1 WIP studios, the beating heart of Philadelphia sports fandom.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 21, 2022

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