skedaddle
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But even the vague threat of personal conflict and humiliation was enough to make him skedaddle down to Mar-a-Lago when it was time to go.
From Salon • Aug. 16, 2023
“The session adjourns and members skedaddle out of there rapidly so it’s hard for journalists to get to them, unlike when they’re on the floor they can immediately get to them.”
From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2022
He told the cars to skedaddle, which they were already going to do because their protest was about to start.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2020
My preference would have been to skedaddle behind a tree.
From New York Times • Jul. 24, 2020
I leave five dollars in the jar for a bucket of bait and try to skedaddle before anybody thinks to ask what I’m up to.
From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick
Vocabulary lists containing skedaddle
Ben Zimmer's 30 Great American Words
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Red Umbrella
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Pitch Perfect," Vocabulary from the movie
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
