Definitions
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- verb idiomatic, intransitive To
depart quickly orexit abruptly , especially in a manner which does not attract notice and before a meeting, event, etc. has concluded. - verb idiomatic, transitive 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. - verb idiomatic, intransitive To move or act so as to achieve
avoidance ,escape , orevasion .
Etymologies
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
Possibly an allusion to the abrupt manner in which a swimming duck can dive and disappear beneath the surface of the water.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word duck out.
Examples
Sorry, no example sentences found.
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.