high-tail

Verb

Meaning

retreat at full speed

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

hightail

Hypernyms

fly flee take flight

Examples

On a burning bridge, your options are minimal at best Depending on where you're standing And how much breath is in your chest If it came down to it Would you high-tail home and hide? Or dance on fire and enjoy the ride? Brandon Boyd

The actress high-tailed to her villa when reporters began to follow her to the restaurant Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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