English Explanatory Dictionary

hightail

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈhaɪ.teɪl/ en-us-hightail.ogg en-au-hightail.ogg

Word forms

hightail hightails hightailing hightailed

Etymology

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

Synonyms

skedaddle hightail move quickly

Derived words

hightail it
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