Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
skip-town
phrasal verb
/skɪp taʊn/
Definition
To leave abruptly or secretly, typically to avoid something undesirable such as responsibilities or a situation.
Examples
- After receiving the eviction notice, he decided to skip town in the middle of the night.
- She packed her bags and skipped town to start fresh in a new city.
Meaning
To depart quickly and usually without informing others, often to escape difficulties or obligations.
Synonyms
- leave
- flee
- take off
- run away
- vanish
