1 C1 idiomatic slang
to accelerate suddenly in a vehicle so that the tires spin or squeal
"He peeled out of the parking lot as soon as the lights came on."
inseparable
peel out
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
to drive away very fast, usually with the tires making noise
In plain English
to speed away in a car very quickly
What does "peel out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
to strip away from a place at speed
Actually means
to speed away in a car very quickly
Usage tip
North American slang, often associated with reckless or flashy driving.
Words that pair with "peel out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
car truck parking lot driveway tires engine
How to conjugate "peel out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
peel out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
peels out
he/she/it
Past simple
peeled out
yesterday
Past participle
peeled out
have + pp
-ing form
peeling out
continuous
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