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Rarehightail
The correct spelling is hightail.
How to pronounce hightail
/ˈhaɪ.teɪl/
verbIPA: /ˈhaɪ.teɪl/
Say it like: Hit-ayl
The correct spelling is hightail. (usually transitive) To move at full speed, especially in retreat. For example: "As soon as she arrived, I hightailed out of there."
Usage Examples
“As soon as she arrived, I hightailed out of there.”
Definition
verb
- 1.(usually transitive) To move at full speed, especially in retreat.
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