bug-out
- adjective
- /ˈbʌɡ aʊt/
- Jargon
- Make sure your bug-out bag is packed with food, water, and first aid supplies for emergencies.
- bug-out bag
Examples
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She thought it was a good idea, but just couldn't find the time to make a bug-out bag.
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I hope that you at least have a bug-out plan and somewhere to go here in America.
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Take another look at my bug-out plans.
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Nobody was packing up their bug-out bags.
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I have a bug-out bag, of course, and lots of other high-tech "toys," and that is really all I need.
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If I were separated from my bug-out bag and had to figure out how to survive with only my mental capacities.
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My Bug-out-bag, Canteen, and Toiletry kit
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I don't have a bunker; I don't see the point of one, but I do have some food and water stored up and bug-out bags for the whole family.
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In case of a natural disaster, having a bug-out plan can help you evacuate quickly and safely.
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Every household should consider preparing a bug-out bag with essential items for unexpected emergencies.
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Etymology
Bug-out comes from American military slang for a sudden 'retreat', using the image of a bug scurrying away, so a bug-out bag or plan is something ready for a quick escape.