West Coast US
Bail
Used when canceling plans or backing out of commitments.
Literal Meaning
Bail → Security given for release from custody; to remove water.
Actual Meaning
To leave, cancel plans, or fall off (skateboarding)
Examples in Context

'I'm gonna bail.' (Translation: I'm going to leave)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Skate culture origin
  • 2Leaving suddenly
  • 3Canceling plans
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
leave
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skate
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