make food quickly
I can whip up a quick pasta if you're hungry.
whip up — 2 meanings
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phrasal verb2 meanings
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whip up (emotion/feeling)
The politician tried to whip up anger among the crowd with his speech.
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1. make food quickly
B2informalboth
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.
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C1neutralboth
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.
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