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.
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).
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.