verb Street Slang

back out

· verb · uk-drill

To pull out a weapon — usually a blade or strap.

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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.

“Man backed out the rammy soon as the opps stepped on the block.”
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back out In A Sentence

Man backed out the rammy soon as the opps stepped on the block.

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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