skedaddling

Meanings

• Verb

  To make a quick, hasty exit or escape.

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Synonyms

flee , get lost , hightail , kick rocks , make tracks , scat , take off , vamoose

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Variants

List of all variants of skedaddling that leads to same result
skedaddle , skedaddled , skedaddler , skedaddlers , skedaddles , skedaddling

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Etymology

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Originally American English, possibly from the Scots Gaelic word 'scadadal', meaning 'to hurry away'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'skedaddle' was popularized in American English during the 19th century.

2. The term 'skedaddle' is also used in the context of horses, referring to the sound they make when they gallop.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fleeing: Skedaddling is a form of fleeing or escaping from a dangerous or unpleasant situation.

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Culture

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Skedaddling has been used in literature to describe a character's hasty departure, often in a comical or evasive context.

How to Memorize "skedaddling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself in a situation where you need to skedaddle quickly, such as a burning building or a wild animal chase.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'skedaddle' with the image of a person running away quickly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Skedaddle quickly, before it's too late'

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