light out
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Meaning · English
To go away or depart, especially in haste or without notice.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
the outlaws lit out for the border
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 “light out” mean?
To go away or depart, especially in haste or without notice.
Is “light out” formal or informal?
light out is generally dated, slang.