Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

roach out

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.44 in modern English

Syllables: roach out
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To run away from a battle when it becomes difficult.

verb

To quickly leave a situation when it becomes uncomfortable.

Example Sentences

"PirateSoftware's behavior is being labeled as "roaching out" online, that is, partaking in a conservative and passive playstyle that focuses on self-survival rather than taking an assertive and engaged role."
"Raid lead says to stay in and finish the boss, Yamdef roaches out instead."
"If Yamato didnt roach out, boss easily dies before the last aoe kills T1."
"like 33 of the 40 people roached out"

Etymology

In reference to the behavior of cockroaches scattering when exposed.

Inflected Forms

roaches out (present, singular) roaching out (participle, present) roached out (participle, past) roached out (past)

Questions

What does roach out mean?: To run away from a battle when it becomes difficult.
Where does roach out come from?: In reference to the behavior of cockroaches scattering when exposed.

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