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peace out

B2 slang inseparable intransitive
In simple words

to say 'bye' in a cool casual way

Literal meaning: leave in peace

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic slang

used to say goodbye in a casual, playful, or slangy way

"I've got to catch the bus—peace out, everyone!"

"Peace out!"

— Common pop-culture catchphrase; exact source uncertain
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 idiomatic slang

to leave a place or situation

"It was getting awkward, so we peaced out before dinner ended."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Strongly informal and associated with youth speech, pop culture, and humorous goodbyes. Best avoided in formal situations.

Commonly used with

guys everyone later I'm we here

Forms

Base
peace out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
peaces out
he/she/it
Past simple
peaced out
yesterday
Past participle
peaced out
have + pp
-ing form
peacing out
continuous

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Synonyms

goodbye see you later I'm off head out

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