Runaway

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. One who, or that which, flees from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; a fugitive. Thou runaway, thou coward, art thou fled Shak.

2. The act of running away, esp. of a horse or teams; as, there was a runaway yesterday.

Part of speech: adjective (a.)

1. Running away; fleeing from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; as, runaway soldiers; a runaway horse.

2. Accomplished by running away or elopment, or during flight; as, a runaway marriage. 3.

3. Won by a long lead; as, a runaway victory.

4. Very successful; accomplishing success quickly; as, a runaway bestseller.