whip out
B1 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To quickly pull something out so everyone can see it right away.
Literal meaning: To move something outward with a whip-like motion — very fast and sharp.
Meanings
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."
Grammar: separable
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."
Grammar: separable
3 B2
idiomatic
informal
To complete or produce something very quickly and effortlessly.
"He whipped out a ten-page report in under an hour."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Common in everyday speech; often implies an element of showmanship or surprise. Used across American and British English equally.
Commonly used with
phone wallet knife credit card notebook camera
Forms
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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