hightail

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb leave as fast as possible

Etymology

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

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