Phrase guide

whip off

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To remove something (especially an item of clothing) with a swift movement.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Irish: sciob — to remove something (especially an item of clothing) with a swift movement
  • Russian: срывать (sryvatʹ) — to remove something (especially an item of clothing) with a swift movement
  • Russian: сбра́сывать (sbrásyvatʹ) — to remove something (especially an item of clothing) with a swift movement
  • Russian: стаскивать (staskivatʹ) — to remove something (especially an item of clothing) with a swift movement