hightail
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Verb — To move away quickly, especially to flee or retreat in a hurry.
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Etymology
From high + tail, describing how fleeing animals such as deer raise their tails as they run away.
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What does “hightail” mean?
The word “hightail” means to move away quickly, especially to flee or retreat in a hurry. In plain terms, to rush off, usually because you want to escape something.
How do you pronounce “hightail”?
“Hightail” is pronounced HEYE-tayl (/ˈhaɪ.teɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “hightail” in a sentence?
Here is “hightail” used in a sentence: “When the police arrived, the thief hightailed it down the alley.”
What part of speech is “hightail”?
“Hightail” is a verb.