Bug-out Definition

verb

(idiomatic, intransitive) To leave (a place) hastily (originally military).

It's time I bugged out of this town, it ain't safe no more.

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(idiomatic, intransitive) To abandon someone without warning.

I'm not gonna bug out on you, I promise.

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(idiomatic, intransitive) Miss school, play truant, play hooky.

I go to Stockton High, but normally I bug out.

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(idiomatic, of one's eyes) To cause to bulge.

Kim Goodman holds the world record for bugging out her eyes.

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(idiomatic, computing) To crash or glitch.

My PC keeps bugging out, for no reason it will reboot after a few hours.

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noun

(military) A rapid retreat, a rout.

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Other Word Forms of Bug-out

Singular:

bug-out

Plural:

bug outs

Attested 1950, popularized in the Korean War (1950–53) in such phrases as “bug-out fever” (rout) and “the big bug out” (November/December 1950 retreat) and entered civilian slang by mid 1950s. Likely originated in World War II, perhaps based on 1930s cartoons featuring bugs fleeing an impending foot or boot. Ultimately based on the rapid, disorderly flight of bugs when discovered, particularly their scattering if several are discovered at once, such as under a rock or can. Compare chicken out.

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