book it
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Meaning · English
To take off quickly; to leave in a hurry.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
But if I’m not around? Book it. Run away, not toward it like you did today.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “book it” mean?
To take off quickly; to leave in a hurry.
Is “book it” formal or informal?
book it is generally slang.