peel off
verb
peeled off; peeling off; peels off
1
: to veer away from an airplane formation especially for diving or landing
Synonyms
- bail
- bail out
- begone
- book [slang]
- bug off
- bug out
- bugger off [British slang]
- buzz (off)
- clear off [chiefly British]
- clear out
- cut out
- depart
- dig out
- exit
- get
- get off
- go
- go off
- move
- pack (up or off)
- part
- pike (out or off)
- pull out
- push off
- push on
- quit
- run along
- sally (forth)
- scarper [British]
- shove (off)
- step (along)
- take off
- vamoose
- walk out
Examples of peel off in a Sentence
it's rude to peel off like that without thanking your host
peeled off the wet clothes and tossed them over the shower rod
Recent Examples on the Web
After peeling off the masks, wash them with your fingers using a small amount of hand soap and water.
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Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
For those who peeled off their bandages slowly (over two seconds), the average score was 1.58.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2024
The tugboats that guided it out of the port had peeled off earlier per normal practice, according to the report.
—Lea Skene, Fortune, 15 May 2024
Its best players were regularly peeling off to audition for the country’s major orchestras and winning positions.
—Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Callers reported at least one vehicle peeling off as partygoers ran into neighbor’s backyards, according to archived audio dispatches reviewed by The Sacramento Bee.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 6 May 2024
Made from vinyl, this wallpaper won’t damage walls and peels off easily without leaving behind residue.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
Many trace the start of the renaissance to 1999, when the U.S. won the World Cup and winning goal-scorer Brandi Chastain slid at midfield, peeled off her jersey to reveal only a sports bra and twirled the shirt joyously over her head.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
When she was finished, guests filled with wonder, and many refreshments, started peeling off to bed.
—Sarah Wood, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
For those who peeled off their bandages slowly (over two seconds), the average score was 1.58.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2024
The tugboats that guided it out of the port had peeled off earlier per normal practice, according to the report.
—Lea Skene, Fortune, 15 May 2024
Its best players were regularly peeling off to audition for the country’s major orchestras and winning positions.
—Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Callers reported at least one vehicle peeling off as partygoers ran into neighbor’s backyards, according to archived audio dispatches reviewed by The Sacramento Bee.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 6 May 2024
Made from vinyl, this wallpaper won’t damage walls and peels off easily without leaving behind residue.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
Many trace the start of the renaissance to 1999, when the U.S. won the World Cup and winning goal-scorer Brandi Chastain slid at midfield, peeled off her jersey to reveal only a sports bra and twirled the shirt joyously over her head.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
When she was finished, guests filled with wonder, and many refreshments, started peeling off to bed.
—Sarah Wood, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
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“Peel off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peel%20off. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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