Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

haul-ass

slang
/hɔːl æs/
Definition
To move quickly from one place to another, typically when under pressure or when in a hurry.
Examples
  • We need to haul-ass to the airport if we want to catch our flight on time.
  • When the storm hit, everyone started to haul-ass out of town.
Meaning
This informal phrase describes the act of running or driving fast as a response to an urgent situation or a desire to escape.
Synonyms
  • rush
  • hurry
  • speed
  • bolt