Bug out
verb
To depart quickly.
When the fire alarm went off, everyone started to bug out.
Often appears as...
- bug out for the night
- bug out of work
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To fail or stop working.
Her computer just bugged out in the middle of her presentation.
Often appears as...
- bug out unexpectedly
- bug out in the middle of
Usage tips
Informal
Technical
verb
To panic or lose control.
He started to bug out when he realised he had lost his wallet.
Often appears as...
- bug out in fear
- bug out due to stress
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To depart quickly.
When the fire alarm went off, everyone started to bug out.
Often appears as...
- bug out for the night
- bug out of work
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To fail or stop working.
Her computer just bugged out in the middle of her presentation.
Often appears as...
- bug out unexpectedly
- bug out in the middle of
Usage tips
Informal
Technical
verb
To panic or lose control.
He started to bug out when he realised he had lost his wallet.
Often appears as...
- bug out in fear
- bug out due to stress
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Escape
Use 'bug out' to describe leaving a place super fast, often to avoid trouble or danger.
When the storm hit, we had to bug out immediately.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Literal
'Bug out' can be figurative, meaning to exit a situation, not just a physical place.
After that awkward conversation, I'm ready to bug out.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Tone
It's casual speech, so it might not be suitable for formal writing or speaking contexts.
Can't wait to bug out after this long meeting.
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Escape
Use 'bug out' to describe leaving a place super fast, often to avoid trouble or danger.
When the storm hit, we had to bug out immediately.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Literal
'Bug out' can be figurative, meaning to exit a situation, not just a physical place.
After that awkward conversation, I'm ready to bug out.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Tone
It's casual speech, so it might not be suitable for formal writing or speaking contexts.
Can't wait to bug out after this long meeting.
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Escape
Use 'bug out' to describe leaving a place super fast, often to avoid trouble or danger.
When the storm hit, we had to bug out immediately.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Literal
'Bug out' can be figurative, meaning to exit a situation, not just a physical place.
After that awkward conversation, I'm ready to bug out.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Tone
It's casual speech, so it might not be suitable for formal writing or speaking contexts.
Can't wait to bug out after this long meeting.
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