Whip off Meaning in English
expression
ˈhwɪp/, /ˈwɪp/ /ˈɔf
WHIP-awf
wˈɪp/ /ˈɒf
WIP-of
Definition
To remove something quickly and suddenly, especially clothing or an object. Used informally when talking about fast actions.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often playful or energetic. Common with items of clothing or objects: 'whip off your jacket', 'whip off the lid'. Not used for slow or careful actions. Similar to 'pull off' but usually faster and more sudden.
Spanish: quitar rápidamente - arrancar de golpePortuguese (BR): tirar rapidamente - arrancarPortuguese (PT): tirar rapidamente - arrancarChinese (Simplified): 迅速脱掉 - 快速取下Chinese (Traditional): 迅速脫掉 - 快速取下Hindi: झटपट उतारनाArabic: ينزع بسرعةBengali: দ্রুত খুলে ফেলাRussian: быстро снять - сдёрнутьJapanese: 素早く脱ぐ - 素早く取るVietnamese: cởi ra nhanh - tháo ra nhanhKorean: 잽싸게 벗다 - 재빨리 떼다Turkish: hızlıca çıkarmak - çekip almakUrdu: جلدی اتارناIndonesian: melepas dengan cepat - cepat mengambil
Example Sentences
He whipped off his hat and greeted us.
basic
She whipped off her sunglasses before going inside.
basic
He whipped off his coat as soon as he got home.
basic
Let me just whip off this email before we head out.
natural
He can whip off a drawing in less than five minutes.
natural
She whipped off her shoes and relaxed on the couch.
natural