The phrase "gat out hock" is a regional term commonly used in the American South, particularly in rural areas. The spelling of the word is a reflection of its pronunciation, with "gat" being a non-standard variation of "get", and "hock" being pronounced with a short "o" sound as in "hot". The IPA transcription of the word is /ɡæt aʊt hɑk/, with the stress on the second syllable of "out" and the first syllable of "hock". Its meaning is to leave a place quickly or abruptly.