light out

verb

lit or lighted out; lighting out; lights out

intransitive verb

1
: to leave in a hurry
lit out for home at once
2

Word History

Etymology

light entry 6

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of light out was in 1859

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Cite this Entry

“Light out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20out. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

light out

verb
: to leave in a hurry
lit out for home

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