whip off
B2 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To take something off very fast in one quick move; or to make something very quickly.
Literal meaning: To remove something with a movement as quick as a whip cracking.
Meanings
1 B2 informal
To remove something quickly in a single swift movement.
"She whipped off the tablecloth without disturbing a single glass — it was impressive."
Grammar: separable
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
To produce or complete something very quickly.
"He whipped off a quick reply to the email before rushing out of the office."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
In the removal sense, it typically refers to clothing, covers, or lids. In the production sense, it is similar to 'dash off' and 'knock off.' Both senses are informal and convey speed. Common in spoken British and American English.
Commonly used with
lid cover jacket shirt letter reply
Forms
Base
whip off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
whips off
he/she/it
Past simple
whiped off
yesterday
Past participle
whiped off
have + pp
-ing form
whiping off
continuous
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