Reference meaning

duck out

verb·Reference

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To depart quickly or exit abruptly, especially in a manner which does not attract notice and before a meeting, event, etc. has concluded.

Other meanings

2. verb

To depart quickly or exit abruptly by way of, especially in a manner which does not attract notice and before a meeting, event, etc. has concluded.

3. verb

To move or act so as to achieve avoidance, escape, or evasion.

4. verb

To avoid a debt; to skip out on a bill.

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