hightail
1 synonym for hightail, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To move away quickly, especially to flee or retreat in a hurry.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use hightail
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hightail it out of here
Etymology
From high + tail, describing how fleeing animals such as deer raise their tails as they run away.
Full origin of hightail →Frequently asked questions
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.
