skip out
phrasal verb
skipped out; skipping out; skips out
US, informal
: to leave a place quickly in a secret and improper way
They skipped out before the check arrived.
She skipped out with all the money.
—often + onThey skipped out on the check.
She skipped out on me and took all the money.
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According to the Athletic’s James L. Edwards, Kidd skipped out on a post-game media appearance in February due to said frustration.
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2025
At another job, the owner skipped out without paying Lee three months’ worth of wages.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
This week: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce skipped out on the 2025 Met Gala for a very simple reason, Rihanna reveals her baby bump after the carpet shutdown, Zendaya and Anna Sawai wear almost identical looks and Hailey Bieber attends the event without Justin Bieber amid fan concern for the singer.
—Staff Author, People.com, 8 May 2025
Brands that skip out on the fall sports schedule effectively remove themselves from the cultural conversation when the leaves start turning.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2025
At another job, the owner skipped out without paying Lee three months’ worth of wages.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
This week: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce skipped out on the 2025 Met Gala for a very simple reason, Rihanna reveals her baby bump after the carpet shutdown, Zendaya and Anna Sawai wear almost identical looks and Hailey Bieber attends the event without Justin Bieber amid fan concern for the singer.
—Staff Author, People.com, 8 May 2025
Brands that skip out on the fall sports schedule effectively remove themselves from the cultural conversation when the leaves start turning.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Skip out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skip%20out. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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