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Vamoosing Meaning in English

word · lemma: vamoose

vəˈmusɪŋ
vuh-MOOS-ing
vˈæmuːs
va-MOOSE

Definition

Leaving a place very quickly, often to avoid trouble or because you are not supposed to be there. It's an informal and slangy way to say 'go away fast.'

Usage & Nuances

Highly informal and slang; almost always used in spoken English. 'Vamoosing' is a playful way to say you're leaving fast, often in groups, and is common in American English. Rare in formal writing. You might hear 'let's vamoose!' as a suggestion to leave quickly.

Example Sentences

We need to start vamoosing before someone sees us.

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The kids are vamoosing from the playground.

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She was vamoosing when the teacher entered the room.

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As soon as the alarm rang, everyone started vamoosing out the door.

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We were just vamoosing when the cops showed up.

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He said, 'Let’s get out of here fast—start vamoosing!'

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