Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hightail
verb
/ˈhaɪteɪl/
Definition
To leave or escape quickly.
Examples
- When the storm approached, we decided to hightail it out of town.
- Seeing the police, he hightailed it before they could ask any questions.
Meaning
Hightail is often used to describe a fast departure from a place, usually in response to an unexpected or undesirable situation.
Synonyms
- flee
- run away
- escape
- bolt
- skedaddle
