bowingoutearly

verb

UK /ˌbaʊɪŋ aʊt ˈɜːli/

US /ˌbaʊɪŋ aʊt ˈɜːrli/

Leaving a place before it is time to go.

The kids were bowingoutearly from the party before the cake was served.

SYNONYMS

leaving early departing early exiting early slipping away taking off early

RELATED WORDS

early exit departure leaving quitting early sneaking out

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Quitting an activity before it is finished.

He was bowingoutearly from practice because his leg hurt.

3. Going home sooner than planned.

They were bowingoutearly from the trip due to rain.

4. Stepping away from a game before it ends.

She was bowingoutearly from the match after the first round.