Whip up
verb
To quickly prepare or make something, especially a meal or drink.
She whipped up a delicious dinner in no time.
Often appears as...
- whip up a meal
- whip up a drink
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To create a particular feeling or image.
The speaker whipped up the crowd into a frenzy.
Often appears as...
- whip up enthusiasm
- whip up a frenzy
verb
To encourage or incite feelings or actions.
The politician was trying to whip up support for his campaign.
Often appears as...
- whip up support
- whip up enthusiasm
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To quickly prepare or make something, especially a meal or drink.
She whipped up a delicious dinner in no time.
Often appears as...
- whip up a meal
- whip up a drink
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To create a particular feeling or image.
The speaker whipped up the crowd into a frenzy.
Often appears as...
- whip up enthusiasm
- whip up a frenzy
verb
To encourage or incite feelings or actions.
The politician was trying to whip up support for his campaign.
Often appears as...
- whip up support
- whip up enthusiasm
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Action
Used when actions need to be done speedily, showing efficiency and urgency.
Can you whip up some sandwiches before we leave?
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Context
Mostly used in informal settings such as at home or with friends.
I’m hungry. Let’s whip up a quick pizza.
Pro Tip 3/3Impromptu Meals
Implies making meals with what's available rather than following a planned recipe.
We have some veggies and rice; I'll whip something up.
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Action
Used when actions need to be done speedily, showing efficiency and urgency.
Can you whip up some sandwiches before we leave?
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Context
Mostly used in informal settings such as at home or with friends.
I’m hungry. Let’s whip up a quick pizza.
Pro Tip 3/3Impromptu Meals
Implies making meals with what's available rather than following a planned recipe.
We have some veggies and rice; I'll whip something up.
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Action
Used when actions need to be done speedily, showing efficiency and urgency.
Can you whip up some sandwiches before we leave?
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Context
Mostly used in informal settings such as at home or with friends.
I’m hungry. Let’s whip up a quick pizza.
Pro Tip 3/3Impromptu Meals
Implies making meals with what's available rather than following a planned recipe.
We have some veggies and rice; I'll whip something up.
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