whip up

verb

1. to excite; arouse

   to whip up a mob

   to whip up discontent

2. informal.
   to prepare quickly

   to whip up a meal

Example Sentences

It is what makes beer and wine possible, and has long been used to whip up kitchen-table fixtures such as kimchi, sauerkraut, and yogurt.

From Salon

So, if you're looking to watch the documentary this weekend, why not whip up some Martha classics to go along with it?

From Salon

On Friday, he traveled to Colorado, a state not even in contention this cycle, to whip up anti-immigrant fervor that he’s long stoked.

From Salon

During the doubles match Evans often attempted to whip up the crowd, which was understandably sparse given the midweek slot in school term time.

From BBC

Pavelka and a small group of evacuees had been camped out for more than day watching the winds whip up hot spots near their homes and getting reports from neighbors who had stayed behind.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• agitate
• arouse
• foment
• inflame
• instigate
• kindle
• provoke
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