Skedaddled: meaning, definitions and examples

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skedaddled

 

[ skษชหˆdรฆdld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

slang usage

Skedaddled is an informal term that means to depart or leave a place hurriedly or unexpectedly. It's often used to convey a sense of urgency or an abrupt exit. The term reflects a playful or lighthearted tone, frequently used in casual conversations. People might say they skedaddled from a party or situation they found unappealing.

Synonyms

bolted, fled, left quickly, ran away

Examples of usage

  • I skedaddled from the boring meeting.
  • When the rain started, we skedaddled home.
  • The kids skedaddled when they heard the ice cream truck.

Translations

Translations of the word "skedaddled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sair correndo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคพเค— เคœเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sich aus dem Staub machen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melarikan diri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั‚ะตะบั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uciekaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ƒใ’ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท s'enfuir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escaparse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaรงmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„๋ง๊ฐ€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู‡ุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ utekat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ utekat

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€ƒ่ท‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pobegniti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flรฝja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaรงmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escaparse

Etymology

The term 'skedaddle' appears to have originated in the United States during the mid-19th century. Its first recorded usage was in a newspaper in New York around 1861. Some etymologists suggest that it may derive from the Scottish word 'skiddle,' meaning to move quickly, which shows the influence of regional dialects on American English. It has also been associated with the military jargon of the Civil War, used to describe soldiers fleeing from battle. As the term spread, it became embedded in American vernacular, often used in a humorous or exaggerated sense. Skedaddle's playful connotation and rhythmic sound contributed to its popularity, allowing it to endure in modern slang.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,992, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.