English · Slang Attested

jump one's bail

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

Meaning · English

To abscond while at liberty under bail bonds.

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).

Common questions

What does “jump one's bail” mean?

To abscond while at liberty under bail bonds.

Is “jump one's bail” formal or informal?

jump one's bail is generally slang.

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