Skip out
verb
To go away quickly, especially without telling anyone or without permission.
He skipped out on the meeting before it was over.
Often appears as...
- skip out on something
- skip out early
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To avoid doing something that you should do, especially not paying money you owe.
She skipped out on paying her rent this month.
Often appears as...
- skip out on paying
- skip out on debts
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To go away quickly, especially without telling anyone or without permission.
He skipped out on the meeting before it was over.
Often appears as...
- skip out on something
- skip out early
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To avoid doing something that you should do, especially not paying money you owe.
She skipped out on paying her rent this month.
Often appears as...
- skip out on paying
- skip out on debts
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Departure
The phrase suggests leaving a place or situation swiftly and often secretly.
When the party got boring, he decided to skip out.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Implication
Using 'skip out' can imply irresponsibility or avoidance of duty.
My coworker often skips out on doing his fair share of work.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
It's commonly used in informal contexts and might be inappropriate in formal writing.
He plans to skip out after lunch, so don't count on him.
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Departure
The phrase suggests leaving a place or situation swiftly and often secretly.
When the party got boring, he decided to skip out.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Implication
Using 'skip out' can imply irresponsibility or avoidance of duty.
My coworker often skips out on doing his fair share of work.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
It's commonly used in informal contexts and might be inappropriate in formal writing.
He plans to skip out after lunch, so don't count on him.
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Departure
The phrase suggests leaving a place or situation swiftly and often secretly.
When the party got boring, he decided to skip out.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Implication
Using 'skip out' can imply irresponsibility or avoidance of duty.
My coworker often skips out on doing his fair share of work.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
It's commonly used in informal contexts and might be inappropriate in formal writing.
He plans to skip out after lunch, so don't count on him.
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