Vamoosed: meaning, definitions and examples

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vamoosed

 

[ vəˈmuːz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sudden departure

To vamoose means to depart quickly or leave suddenly, often to escape a situation. It conveys a sense of urgency and stealth in leaving.

Synonyms

abscond, depart, leave, slip away, vanish.

Examples of usage

  • He vamoosed before anyone could ask him to stay.
  • The kids vamoosed into the woods as soon as they saw the rain.
  • When the party got too loud, she vamoosed without a word.

Translations

Translations of the word "vamoosed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desaparecido

🇮🇳 गायब

🇩🇪 verschwunden

🇮🇩 hilang

🇺🇦 зниклий

🇵🇱 zniknął

🇯🇵 消えた

🇫🇷 disparu

🇪🇸 desaparecido

🇹🇷 kaybolmuş

🇰🇷 사라진

🇸🇦 مختفي

🇨🇿 zmizel

🇸🇰 zmizol

🇨🇳 消失了

🇸🇮 izginil

🇮🇸 hvarfinn

🇰🇿 жоғалған

🇬🇪 დაკარგული

🇦🇿 itkin

🇲🇽 desaparecido

Etymology

The word 'vamoose' is believed to be derived from the American Spanish term 'vamoose', which is a form of the verb 'ir' (to go). The term gained popularity in the 19th century as it was adopted into English colloquial language. It reflects a playful and informal approach to describing someone leaving in a hurry. Over time, it has taken on connotations of escapism, often implying that the departure is somewhat clandestine or sneaky. It's commonly used in humorous or light-hearted contexts, showcasing the whimsical nature of informal English usage.