whip out
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To pull something out with a sudden jerk.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He suddenly whipped out his gun and pointed it at his doctor.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To complete or produce rapidly.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “whip out” mean?
To pull something out with a sudden jerk.
Is “whip out” formal or informal?
whip out is generally informal.