1 C1 idiomatic slang
(British informal) To produce or complete something quickly and casually, often without spending much time on it.
"I'll just whack one out before the meeting — it won't take five minutes."
separable
whack one out
C1 slang separable transitive
To produce or complete something quickly and without great effort.
In plain English
To make or finish something very fast, without worrying too much about it.
What does "whack one out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Primarily British slang. Often implies speed over quality. Note: the construction 'one' here is a pronoun referring to the object being produced, but can be replaced by a noun: 'whack a report out.' Also has a vulgar alternative meaning (male masturbation) in some contexts; learners should be aware.
Words that pair with "whack one out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
email essay report draft song letter
How to conjugate "whack one out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
whack one out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
whacks one out
he/she/it
Past simple
whacked one out
yesterday
Past participle
whacked one out
have + pp
-ing form
whacking one out
continuous
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