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

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

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

“There’s no doubt in my mind he should be the MVP of this league,” Sirianni said on WIP.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 9, 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