From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishskip off British English, skip out American English phrasal verbLEAVE A PLACEto leave suddenly and secretly, especially in order to avoid being punished or paying money He skipped off without paying. on American English Tenants who skip out on utility bills are the focus of a new law. Joel skipped out on his wife when she was 8 months pregnant. → skip→ See Verb table
