bug out

Etymology
Attested 1950, popularized in the (1950–53) in such phrases as “bug-out fever” (rout) and “the big bug out” (November/December 1950 retreat) and entered civilian slang by mid 1950s. Likely originated in, perhaps based on 1930s cartoons featuring bugs fleeing an impending foot or boot. Ultimately based on the rapid, disorderly flight of bugs when discovered, particularly their scattering if several are discovered at once, such as under a rock or can. Compare.

Verb

 * 1)  To leave (a place) hastily.
 * It's time I bugged out of this town: it ain't safe no more.
 * 1)  To abandon someone without warning.
 * I'm not gonna bug out on you, I promise.
 * 1)  To miss school, play truant, play hooky.
 * I go to Stockton High, but normally I bug out.
 * 1)  To leave civilization to live off the grid; to escape an apocalypse or emergency by leaving the area.
 * When it all goes down, you're gonna want to bug out.
 * 1)  To cause to bulge.
 *  holds the world record for bugging out her eyes.
 * 1)  To bulge; to protrude.
 * 2)  To freak out, to go crazy, e.g. from worry.
 * 3)  To crash or glitch.
 * My PC keeps bugging out and rebooting for no reason.
 * 1)  To freak out, to go crazy, e.g. from worry.
 * 2)  To crash or glitch.
 * My PC keeps bugging out and rebooting for no reason.
 * 1)  To crash or glitch.
 * My PC keeps bugging out and rebooting for no reason.

Noun

 * 1)  A rapid retreat, a rout.