whip away



whip something away (from someone)

to jerk something away from someone suddenly. The mugger whipped Sally's purse away from her and ran. The thief whipped away the purse.
See also: away, whip

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
SanteriSAHN-te-reeFinnish
Eleuterio-Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
Hulda (2)HUL-də (English)Biblical
BryonyBRIE-ə-neeEnglish (Rare)
AulusOW-luwsAncient Roman
Constantinus-Late Roman