ditching
word · lemma: ditch
Definition
'Ditching' means leaving, getting rid of, or abandoning someone or something, sometimes suddenly or secretly. It is also commonly used for skipping responsibilities like class or work.
Usage & Nuances
Informal or slang. Common collocations: 'ditching school', 'ditching work', 'ditching someone'. Implies leaving without permission or consideration. Usually casual contexts. Not for formal writing.
Spanish: abandonar - dejar tirado - saltarse (clase)Portuguese (BR): abandonar - largar - matar aulaPortuguese (PT): abandonar - largar - faltar às aulasChinese (Simplified): 抛弃 - 逃课 - 摆脱Chinese (Traditional): 拋棄 - 翹課 - 擺脫Hindi: छोड़ना - भाग जाना - स्कूल बंक करनाArabic: التخلي عن - ترك - التهرب من (الصف)Bengali: ফেলে দেওয়া - পাশ কাটানো - আগেভাগে চলে যাওয়াRussian: бросать - слинять - игнорироватьJapanese: サボる - 捨てる - 放棄するVietnamese: bỏ rơi - bỏ mặc - trốnKorean: 버리다 - 따돌리다 - 땡땡이치다Turkish: ekmek - terk etmek - başından atmakUrdu: چھوڑ دینا - بھگا دینا - نظر انداز کرناIndonesian: membolos - meninggalkan - membuang
Example Sentences
He is ditching class again today.
basic
She kept ditching old clothes to make space.
basic
Stop ditching your friends when things get tough.
basic
We thought about ditching the party and just going home.
natural
He ended up ditching work to watch the game.
natural
Are you ditching me for someone else now?
natural