dip out

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To leave a place without informing anyone.

Register: informal

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To miss out on seeing a bird, especially one that is rare or difficult to observe.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “dip out” mean?

To leave a place without informing anyone.

Is “dip out” formal or informal?

dip out is generally informal.