Duck-out Definition

verb

(idiomatic, intransitive) To depart quickly or exit abruptly, especially in a manner which does not attract notice and before a meeting, event, etc. has concluded.

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(idiomatic) To depart quickly or exit abruptly by way of, especially in a manner which does not attract notice and before a meeting, event, etc. has concluded.
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(idiomatic, intransitive, followed by of or from) To move or act so as to achieve avoidance, escape, or evasion.

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Origin of Duck-out

  • Possibly an allusion to the abrupt manner in which a swimming duck can dive and disappear beneath the surface of the water.

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Duck-out Sentence Examples

  • I just need a place to duck out of the rain for a bit.

  • Otherwise, he may change his mind and duck out on going to treatment.

  • Dixie Cooney was a duck out of water in Pine Valley, but her intrinsic naivety and sweetness appealed to the rascal Tad and redeemed him from bad boy to erstwhile hero.

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Words Starting With

DDUDUC

Words Ending With

TUTOUT

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duck-out

Words Starting With D and Ending With T

Starts With D & Ends With TStarts With DU & Ends With TStarts With D & Ends With UT

Word Length

8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With D8 Letter Words Ending With T