Vamoosing: meaning, definitions and examples
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vamoosing
[ vรฆหmuหzษชล ]
informal usage
Vamoosing is an informal term that means to leave or depart quickly, often in a hurried or secretive manner. It is commonly used to describe the act of sneaking away or making a quick exit.
Synonyms
abscond, depart, leave, sneak away.
Examples of usage
- We should start vamoosing before the rain hits.
- He vamoosed from the party before anyone noticed.
- When she saw the police, she decided it was time to vamoose.
- Let's vamoose before the situation gets worse.
Translations
Translations of the word "vamoosing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น vazando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเคคเฅ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช weggehen
๐ฎ๐ฉ pergi
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฝะธะบะฝะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ ucieczka
๐ฏ๐ต ๅปใ
๐ซ๐ท partir
๐ช๐ธ irse
๐น๐ท gitmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ๋๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฑุญูู
๐จ๐ฟ odchรกzenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ odchรกdzanie
๐จ๐ณ ็ฆปๅผ
๐ธ๐ฎ odhoditi
๐ฎ๐ธ fara
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแกแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ getmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ irse
Etymology
The term 'vamoose' originates from the Spanish word 'vamos', which means 'let's go'. It made its way into various English dialects in the early 19th century and gained popularity in informal contexts. Over time, vamoose evolved to convey a sense of urgency or stealth in leaving a location. Used predominantly in American English, it captures a certain casualness associated with departing quickly. The adaptation from Spanish reflects the influence of Hispanic culture and language on American vernacular. Today, vamoosing is often employed in colloquial speech, particularly among younger speakers, emphasizing a light-hearted yet decisive departure.