Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

reel off

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.68 in modern English

Syllables: reel off
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see reel, off.

verb

To list effortlessly and quickly.

Transitive verb

verb

To produce (e.g. a performance), in an effortless manner.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"There are 12 months left before the next World Cup and every England fan can reel off Sven Goran Eriksson's starting XI within 15 seconds."
"When asked about inspirational influences in his life, he reeled off a list of folks whose names would surprise no one."
"[...] the average for the entire 123.7 miles from Lavino to Rogoredo was 109.2 m.p.h. and in all the 195.8 miles from Florence to Milan were reeled off in 115.2 min. start to stop at an average of 101.8 m.p.h."
"Last year, the Royals were 5-17 and little did anyone think they would reel off 12 straight wins in 1996."
"Briton Fisher reels off 10 birdies in record 63."

Etymology

From reel (noun), suggesting a mechanical movement.

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

reels off (present, singular) reeling off (participle, present) reeled off (participle, past) reeled off (past)

Synonyms

rattle off trot out rattle down spiel off roll off unreel

Questions

What does reel off mean?: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see reel, off.
Where does reel off come from?: From reel (noun), suggesting a mechanical movement.

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