Bug out

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verb

To depart quickly.

When the fire alarm went off, everyone started to bug out.
Visual representation of "bug out" - To depart quickly

Often appears as...

  • bug out for the night
  • bug out of work

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "bug out"
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Quick Escape

Use 'bug out' to describe leaving a place super fast, often to avoid trouble or danger.

Illustration for Quick Escape
When the storm hit, we had to bug out immediately.
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Not Always Literal

'Bug out' can be figurative, meaning to exit a situation, not just a physical place.

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After that awkward conversation, I'm ready to bug out.
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Colloquial Tone

It's casual speech, so it might not be suitable for formal writing or speaking contexts.

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Can't wait to bug out after this long meeting.
Visual representation of the word "Bug out"

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