whipped out
Suddenly drew forth
Whipped out means to produce or remove something quickly, with a sudden motion suggesting speed and perhaps showmanship: He whipped out his phone and started recording.
The phrase implies the object was readily accessible—from a pocket, holster, or bag—and brought forth in one fluid movement.
It can describe drawing a weapon, pulling out a wallet, or retrieving any item with conspicuous quickness.
- producedMade or created
- brandishedWaved menacingly
- flashedShone briefly
- drewMade marks depicting
- quick drawRapid weapon retrieval
extracted · revealed · pen · wallet · credit card · knife · gun · displayed · phone · cell phone · presented · flourished · snatched · credential · badge · business card · grabbed · swift