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to whip in

to whip in

1 6.7
To add something quickly with little effort
  • phrasal verb
  • Informal
: incorporar
  • If you want, you can whip in some fresh herbs at the end for more flavor.

Examples

  • She whipped in the cream quickly.

  • He whipped in a quick joke during his presentation to lighten the mood.

  • She managed to whip in a few last-minute changes before the deadline.

  • Don't forget to whip in the eggs!

  • You can easily whip in the cream to the sauce for extra flavor.

  • She decided to whip in some chocolate chips to the cookie dough.

  • To make the batter lighter, you should whip in the egg whites carefully.

Synonyms

to sneak in
vsto whip in
  • Informal
23 3.4

To include something quietly so people do not notice

is done quickly and with little effort rather than secretly
to slip in
vsto whip in
23 4.4

To add a small comment quietly to a conversation or text

is added quickly and easily rather than subtly or quietly
to stick in
vsto whip in
  • Informal
2 4.1

Quickly add a short remark into a talk or conversation

is used more generally for quick additions done with little effort
to sling in
vsto whip in
  • UK
1 7.8

Quickly add something without much care

focuses on being done with little effort rather than care

Antonyms

to remove
∞ 1.5

To move something or someone away from a place

to exclude
280 3.0

To keep someone or something out so they are not part of something

How Quickly

to whip in
  • Informal
1 6.7
to toss in
  • Informal
16 4.4
to throw in
  • Informal
263 2.7
to add
∞ 1.0
to mix in
59 1.8

Surface Forms

whip in infinitive
whipped in past
whipped in past participle
whipping in present participle
whips in third person singular

Morphology

whip + in

The meaning 'to add or incorporate something quickly' is directly derivable from combining 'whip' (to whisk/beat) with the particle 'in' (into/inside), yielding the clear idea of beating or incorporating an ingredient into a mixture. This compositional verb+particle pattern is common and predictable, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would very likely infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Whip in may come from the kitchen image of using a whisk to whip something in to a bowl quickly. That's why it now means 'to add or include something quickly and with little effort'.