back out
To pull out a weapon — usually a blade or strap.
Definitions
To draw a weapon — typically a knife or gun — from where it's stashed (back pocket, waistband, bag). Drill-pack staple verb, heard constantly in bar one whenever a violent scene is being narrated.
back out In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
UK drill street vernacular; literal — pulling a weapon out from behind/back.
People Also Ask
What does "back out" mean in slang?
It means to pull out a weapon, usually a blade or a strap (firearm).
How do you use "back out" in a sentence?
"He backed out the moment things got heated."
Is "back out" offensive?
It's not a slur, but it's street slang referring to drawing a weapon, so it carries a threatening, violent connotation.
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