Hightail (verb)

1. To run away quickly, especially in fear or alarm.
2. To move quickly, especially in an effort to escape.

Origin:

The term hightail is thought to have originated in the late 19th century, likely from the word "tail", meaning a horse"s tail, which would be raised high when the horse runs at a fast speed.

Examples:

1. The thief hightailed it out of the store when the alarm went off.
2. The animal hightailed it out of the area when it saw the hunter.
3. The dog hightailed it back to its owner when it saw the other dog.
4. When the storm started, everyone hightailed it to the shelter.
5. The criminal hightailed it out of the city after robbing the bank.