ditch out
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To suddenly leave or stop doing something you were supposed to do.
Literal meaning: To jump out of a ditch or escape from a ditch.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
slang
To leave a place or commitment suddenly, especially without telling others or fulfilling responsibilities.
"He ditched out on the study session without sending anyone a message."
Grammar: inseparable
2 C1
idiomatic
slang
To abandon someone or something, letting them down.
"She ditched out on her friends right when they needed her most."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Primarily used in American informal speech. Often implies irresponsibility or letting someone down. Less common than 'ditch' on its own. Occasionally heard as 'ditch out on' someone.
Commonly used with
plans commitment friend meeting responsibility
Forms
Base
ditch out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
ditches out
he/she/it
Past simple
ditched out
yesterday
Past participle
ditched out
have + pp
-ing form
ditching out
continuous
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