/ˈfuːʒi/ or /ˈfuːdʒi/ (variant of ‘fugitive’)

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is temporarily fleeing from a place of danger, especially a person of African descent who escaped from slavery in the United States and returned to their former slave-holding masters.

“The fugie had been living in secret for years, always looking over their shoulder.”

2. verb

To flee or escape from a place of danger, especially in a desperate or secretive manner.

“The people fled the city, fearing for their lives.”