Meaning
To slip away quietly, dodge out of something, or avoid an obligation — leaving unnoticed to escape work, a duty, or an awkward situation. To 'duck out' of school or a chore is to sneak off from it; to 'duck out' of a commitment is to wriggle out of it. It carries the sense of a sly, evasive exit.
Examples
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Him duck out a work early.
He slipped out of work early.
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She always duck out when it time fi wash di dishes.
She always dodges out when it's time to wash the dishes.
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Nuh duck out a yuh responsibility.
Don't dodge out of your responsibility.
Origin
From 'duck' (dodge down/away) + 'out'; to slip away or evade. See [[tief-out]], [[gweh]].
How it’s used
To slip away/dodge out of a duty or situation. See [[tief-out]], [[dip-out]].