What are the definitions of “whip out of”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Exit rapidly.
Lola WHIPPED OUT OF a side street without looking and broadsided a police car.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “whip out of”?
The most common meaning of the phrasal verb whip out of is to exit rapidly or suddenly from a place or situation. It often implies a sense of urgency or haste.
What are the different verb forms of “whip out of”?
| Root Verb | whip out of |
| Third Person Singular Present | whips out of |
| Present Participle | whipping out of |
| Simple Past | whipped out of |
| Past Participle | whipped out of |
Example
Lola whipped out of a side street without looking and broadsided a police car.
Example
He whips out of the room as soon as the meeting ends.
Example
She is whipping out of the parking lot to avoid getting a ticket.
Example
The car whipped out of the driveway and sped down the street.
Example
The bird whipped out of the cage as soon as the door was opened.
What kind of phrasal verb is “whip out of”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Intransitive verb
“whip out of” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.
Example
The cat whipped out of the room when it heard the vacuum cleaner.
Example
He whipped out of the office as soon as the clock struck five.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“whip out of” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
The cat whipped out of the room when it heard the vacuum cleaner.
Example
He whipped out of the office as soon as the clock struck five.
What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “whip out of”?
Whip up
To quickly prepare or create something, especially a meal or a plan.
Example
She whipped up a delicious meal in just 30 minutes.
Good things to know
Does “whip out of” have an informal or formal tone?
Whip out of is generally considered informal and is more commonly used in casual conversations. In more formal settings, alternative phrases such as 'exit rapidly' or 'leave quickly' may be more appropriate.
