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

Like WIP, the Inside Seattle open mic has expanded steadily since Damper began hosting.

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

Available now at marni.com and in select Marni boutiques, Carhartt WIP flagships and more retailers across the globe.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 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