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.
Examples of skip out in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The real issue is a broken system that lets billionaires skip out on taxes while everyone else is left to foot the bill.
—
Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
For Burke, that sometimes means giving into sleepiness and skipping out on social events in favor of a full night’s rest.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 11 June 2025
Both made it through on Monday morning to participate in the team physical as questions lingered if either or both would skip out on attending the mandatory minicamp.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2025
The empty seat, which was located right in front of the late Queen Elizabeth and next to the bride's father, Prince Andrew, had spectators buzzing, with some wondering if a key guest had skipped out at the last minute or if the space was left unfilled in honor of a deceased family member.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for skip out
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
For Burke, that sometimes means giving into sleepiness and skipping out on social events in favor of a full night’s rest.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 11 June 2025
Both made it through on Monday morning to participate in the team physical as questions lingered if either or both would skip out on attending the mandatory minicamp.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2025
The empty seat, which was located right in front of the late Queen Elizabeth and next to the bride's father, Prince Andrew, had spectators buzzing, with some wondering if a key guest had skipped out at the last minute or if the space was left unfilled in honor of a deceased family member.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for skip out
Cite this Entry
“Skip out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skip%20out. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share