One phrase, 2 different jobs. Tap a meaning to jump to it — then lock each one in by saying it out loud.
Ordered by how often you'll hear each one — the meaning tells you what it does, the examples and tips show it in use.
to make a meal or dish quickly and easily, often with whatever you have
I can whip up a quick pasta if you're hungry.
She whipped up an omelette in about five minutes.
to deliberately create or increase a strong feeling, especially excitement, anger, or fear, in a group of people
The politician tried to whip up anger among the crowd with his speech.
A: Why is everyone so upset about this issue all of a sudden?
B: I think the media really whipped up a lot of fear about it.
In some cases, social media can whip up strong emotions, making it difficult for people to have calm discussions about controversial topics.
Common mistake
✗He whipped up with anger in the crowd.
✓He whipped up anger in the crowd.
'Whip up' takes the object directly — no 'with'.
Tell it apart
He whipped up the crowd's anger.
deliberately stirred itHe calmed the crowd down.
settled themOften paired with
Practise one meaning at a time and save the ones you mix up for review.