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!"
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Peace out!
— Common pop-culture catchphrase; exact source uncertain
inseparable
peace out
B2 slang inseparable intransitive
to say goodbye in a relaxed, slangy way, or to leave
In plain English
to say 'bye' in a cool casual way
What does "peace out" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic slang
to leave a place or situation
"It was getting awkward, so we peaced out before dinner ended."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
leave in peace
Actually means
to say 'bye' in a cool casual way
Usage tip
Strongly informal and associated with youth speech, pop culture, and humorous goodbyes. Best avoided in formal situations.
Words that pair with "peace out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
guys everyone later I'm we here
How to conjugate "peace out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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