Peel out
verb
To accelerate quickly in a vehicle causing the tires to spin and make noise.
When the light turned green, the guy in the sports car peeled out.
Often appears as...
- peel out of the parking lot
- peel out from a stop
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To leave a place quickly or abruptly.
He peeled out of the office before anyone could ask him any questions.
Often appears as...
- peel out from the party
- peel out of the house
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To accelerate quickly in a vehicle causing the tires to spin and make noise.
When the light turned green, the guy in the sports car peeled out.
Often appears as...
- peel out of the parking lot
- peel out from a stop
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To leave a place quickly or abruptly.
He peeled out of the office before anyone could ask him any questions.
Often appears as...
- peel out from the party
- peel out of the house
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity
Conveys a strong, sudden action often suggesting urgency or showing off.
The crowd cheered as the racer peeled out at the start line.
Pro Tip 2/3Youth Culture
Common in descriptions of youth or car culture, signifying excitement or rebellion.
Teen movies often show characters peeling out of parking lots.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
May imply reckless behavior or disrespect for safety.
Neighbors were annoyed when motorcycles peeled out late at night.
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity
Conveys a strong, sudden action often suggesting urgency or showing off.
The crowd cheered as the racer peeled out at the start line.
Pro Tip 2/3Youth Culture
Common in descriptions of youth or car culture, signifying excitement or rebellion.
Teen movies often show characters peeling out of parking lots.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
May imply reckless behavior or disrespect for safety.
Neighbors were annoyed when motorcycles peeled out late at night.
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity
Conveys a strong, sudden action often suggesting urgency or showing off.
The crowd cheered as the racer peeled out at the start line.
Pro Tip 2/3Youth Culture
Common in descriptions of youth or car culture, signifying excitement or rebellion.
Teen movies often show characters peeling out of parking lots.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
May imply reckless behavior or disrespect for safety.
Neighbors were annoyed when motorcycles peeled out late at night.
Never forget "Peel out"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension