heel out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To hurry away.
Register: slang
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 kick a ball backwards.
Register: dated
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “heel out” mean?
To hurry away.
Is “heel out” formal or informal?
heel out is generally slang.