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hightailed

The correct spelling is hightailed.

How to pronounce hightailed

verb

Say it like: Hit-ayl-ed

The correct spelling is hightailed. (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. 1.(usually transitive) To move at full speed, especially in retreat.

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