English
Etymology
Probably originated from a comical slurring of the words "let's get out of here", resulting in "let's skedaddle". Possibly related to the Greek "skedastios" ('dispersion').
Pronunciation
audio|en-us-skedaddle.ogg|Audio (US)
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-æd�l|-æd�l
Verb
en-verb|skedaddles|skedaddling|skedaddled
- To move or run away quickly, especially from something frightening.
#:The sheep skedaddled as soon as the shepherd's dog came near.
Translations
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Interlingua: sortir
mid
Spanish: largarse, irse
vi:skedaddle
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