1 B1 idiomatic informal
To remove something quickly from a pocket, bag, or concealed place, usually surprising others.
"She whipped out her phone and started filming before anyone could react."
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whip out
B1 informal separable transitive
To produce or remove something quickly and suddenly from a pocket, bag, or hidden place.
In plain English
To quickly pull something out so everyone can see it right away.
What does "whip out" mean?
3 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B1 idiomatic informal
To produce a tool or weapon suddenly, often in a threatening or dramatic way.
"The chef whipped out a large knife and began slicing the vegetables at incredible speed."
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3 B2 idiomatic informal
To complete or produce something very quickly and effortlessly.
"He whipped out a ten-page report in under an hour."
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Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To move something outward with a whip-like motion — very fast and sharp.
Actually means
To quickly pull something out so everyone can see it right away.
Usage tip
Common in everyday speech; often implies an element of showmanship or surprise. Used across American and British English equally.
Words that pair with "whip out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
phone wallet knife credit card notebook camera
How to conjugate "whip out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
whip out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
whips out
he/she/it
Past simple
whiped out
yesterday
Past participle
whiped out
have + pp
-ing form
whiping out
continuous
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