Reel off
verb
To quickly say or list a series of things.
He can reel off all the state capitals without hesitation.
Often appears as...
- reel off names
- reel off facts
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To perform tasks quickly and easily.
She can reel off numerous projects in a short period of time.
Often appears as...
- reel off tasks
- reel off work
verb
To quickly say or list a series of things.
He can reel off all the state capitals without hesitation.
Often appears as...
- reel off names
- reel off facts
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To perform tasks quickly and easily.
She can reel off numerous projects in a short period of time.
Often appears as...
- reel off tasks
- reel off work
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Listing
Use 'reel off' when someone lists items rapidly without stopping to think.
During the quiz, she reeled off answers as if she had them memorized.
Pro Tip 2/3Impressive Recall
'Reel off' often implies a person has impressive memory skills or is knowledgeable.
He reeled off the winning lottery numbers from the past month.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Context
'Reel off' is typically used in informal situations, not in formal writings or speeches.
At the family reunion, Uncle Joe reeled off all our birthdays.
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Listing
Use 'reel off' when someone lists items rapidly without stopping to think.
During the quiz, she reeled off answers as if she had them memorized.
Pro Tip 2/3Impressive Recall
'Reel off' often implies a person has impressive memory skills or is knowledgeable.
He reeled off the winning lottery numbers from the past month.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Context
'Reel off' is typically used in informal situations, not in formal writings or speeches.
At the family reunion, Uncle Joe reeled off all our birthdays.
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Listing
Use 'reel off' when someone lists items rapidly without stopping to think.
During the quiz, she reeled off answers as if she had them memorized.
Pro Tip 2/3Impressive Recall
'Reel off' often implies a person has impressive memory skills or is knowledgeable.
He reeled off the winning lottery numbers from the past month.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Context
'Reel off' is typically used in informal situations, not in formal writings or speeches.
At the family reunion, Uncle Joe reeled off all our birthdays.
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