whip out

Suddenly pull forth

To whip out something is to produce it suddenly or quickly, often with a flourish: He whipped out his wallet, She whipped out her phone to take a picture.

The phrase suggests speed and sometimes showiness—pulling something from concealment in one swift motion.

It can also mean to create something rapidly: I can whip out a draft by tomorrow.

Related

create · produce · reveal · fire off · pull a fast one · grab · flash · show off · display · yank · draw · retrieve · generate · snatch · credential · card trick · sleight of hand · present

Opposites
direction of action

whip outtuck away

Conceal for later retrieval

put away · stash · conceal · hide · pocket

speed of retrieval/extraction

whip outease out

Remove gradually and tactfully

Family

out, outing, whipped, whipping, whips, outs, whip, outed, whippings

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG