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hightail

verb

  1. leave in a hurry
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪ.teɪl/

verb

Etymology: From high + tail; refers to the behavior of fleeing animals, such as deer, that raise their tail when running away.

  1. To move at full speed, especially in retreat.

    He hightailed it toward town.

    I want you to hightail your butt out of there before they come back.