bug out
The phrase "bug out" originated from military slang in the 1950s and has since evolved to describe various forms of sudden departure or extreme reaction.
Definition
B2General
(informal)To leave a place hastily, often due to an emergency or sudden situation.
Example
- When the fire alarm went off, everyone had to bug out immediately.
- We need to bug out of here before the storm hits.
C1Military
(slang)To retreat quickly from combat, often without following orders.
Example
- The troops had to bug out when they were overrun by the enemy.
B2General
(informal)To become extremely agitated or excited, often irrationally.
Example
- He started to bug out when he realized he lost his wallet.
- Don't bug out; we can fix this problem.
B2General
(informal)To cause one's eyes to bulge or protrude.
Example
- Her eyes bugged out when she saw the surprise party.
- The cartoon character's eyes bugged out comically.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bug out":
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