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Skedaddling: meaning, definitions and examples

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skedaddling

 

[ skษชหˆdรฆd.lษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal usage

Skedaddling refers to the act of leaving quickly or hurriedly, often in a rush. It typically conveys a sense of urgency or a desire to escape a situation. The term is often used in a light-hearted or humorous context, implying that the act of leaving is somewhat frantic or chaotic. Although it originated in the 19th century, it has retained an informal tone. Skedaddling can be associated with fleeing from a place or a responsibility.

Synonyms

dash, flee, hurry, scamper.

Examples of usage

  • We better skedaddle before the rain starts.
  • The children skedaddled when they heard the ice cream truck.
  • After the bell rang, students skedaddled out of the classroom.
  • Realizing they were late, they skedaddled to the bus stop.

Translations

Translations of the word "skedaddling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fugindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคพเค—เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sich aus dem Staub machen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melarikan diri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั‚ั–ะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uciekaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ƒใ’ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท s'รฉchapper

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escaparse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaรงmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„๋ง๊ฐ€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู‡ุฑูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ utekat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ utekat

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€ƒ่ท‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ beลพati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flรฝja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaรงma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escaparse

Etymology

The term 'skedaddle' is believed to have originated in the United States during the mid-19th century, likely deriving from a combination of various regional dialects. Its earliest recorded use dates back to around the 1860s, correlating with a period of American history marked by the Civil War and its aftermath. The word is thought to have possibly sprung from the dialectal term 'skiddaddle,' which itself may have referred to a sense of retreat or movement. The playful sound of the word has contributed to its informal and humorous connotations, making it a popular choice in casual conversation. Over the years, 'skedaddle' has become synonymous with a quick and often hasty departure, particularly in informal speech, and it remains a delightful part of American vernacular today.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,847, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.