How to Pronounce "haul ass"
expression
ˈhɔɫ/ /ˈæs
HAWL-ass
hˈɔːl/ /æs
HAWL-ass
Definition
A very informal and slightly vulgar expression meaning to leave or move somewhere quickly, especially when in a hurry or to avoid something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɔɫ/ /ˈæs
British English
hˈɔːl/ /æs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAWL-ass
UK
HAWL-ass
Listen in Context
We have to haul ass if we want to catch the last bus.
They saw the police and decided to haul ass.
It's late, let's haul ass home.
Whoa, look at the time—we better haul ass!