Definition of HIGHTAIL

hightail

Meanings

Verb

  • leave as fast as possible
    • "We hightailed it when we saw the police walking in"
  • To move at full speed, especially in retreat.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

hightail, move quickly, skedaddle

Scrabble Score: 15

hightail is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
hightail is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
hightail is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

hightail is a valid Words With Friends word