whip up

phrasal verb

whipped up; whipping up; whips up

: to excite (someone or something) : to cause (someone or something) to feel strong emotions about something

His speech whipped up the crowd.

informal : to cause or create (something)

She was trying to whip up some enthusiasm.

informal : to produce or prepare (a meal) very quickly

I can whip a meal up in no time.

Examples of whip up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Use leftover fresh corn to whip up a corn and tomato side dish that's tangy, creamy, and perfectly balanced to a seafood-forward meal. —

Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 3 July 2024 Vissarion’s journey mirrors this trend as his projects often involve whipping up intricate software solutions to tackle gnarly industry challenges. —

Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024 This Ninja blender is equipped with all of the speed settings to whip up smoothies, shakes, frozen drinks, and more for summer. —

Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024 Instead of ordering takeout, whip up a batch of our easy crab rangoon roll ups. —

Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for whip up

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