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Definition of Skedadle
Ske*dad"dle (?), v. i. [imp. &
p. p. Skedaddled (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Skedaddling (?).] [Of uncertain etymology.]
To betake one's self to flight, as if in a panic; to flee; to run
away. [Slang, U. S.]
Ske*dad"dle (?), v. i. [imp. &
p. p. Skedaddled (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Skedaddling (?).] [Of uncertain etymology.]
To betake one's self to flight, as if in a panic; to flee; to run
away. [Slang, U. S.]
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- To move or run away quickly, specially from something frightening.
The sheep skedaddled as soon as the shepherd's dog came near.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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The proper spelling of this word is: Skedaddle
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