vamoose
/və'mu:s/ Cách viết khác : (vamose) /və'mous/ (vamoose) /və'mu:s/
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Definition
Verb: 1. To leave quickly or suddenly; to depart in haste, often to avoid something. This is an informal, chiefly North American slang term.
Usage
This verb is used to command or describe a rapid, often hurried departure. It is informal and can carry a tone of urgency or lightheartedness. It is typically used in the imperative mood as a command to leave.
Examples
- :
- "The party was getting raided, so we had to vamoose."
- "When the security guard turned the corner, the kids vamoosed."
- "You'd better vamoose before the boss sees you here."
Advanced Usage
- "to vamoose from (a place)": to leave a specific location hastily.
- He vamoosed from the meeting as soon as he could.
Variants and Related Words
- Vamose: An alternate, less common spelling of "vamoose."
Synonyms
- Decamp: To depart suddenly or secretly.
- Scram: (Informal) To leave quickly.
- Skidoo/Skedaddle: (Informal) To depart hurriedly.
- Beat it: (Informal) A command to leave immediately.
- Make oneself scarce: (Idiomatic) To leave or disappear, especially to avoid trouble.
Phrasal Verbs
(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)
Related Idioms
- "Hit the road": To begin a journey or to leave.
- It's late; we should hit the road.
- "Make tracks": To leave a place, especially quickly.
- We'd better make tracks before it gets dark.
Verb
- leave suddenly
- She persuaded him to decamp
- skip town