English Explanatory Dictionary

vamoose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To run away (from); to flee.
  2. To depart; go away.
  3. To hurry.

Pronunciation

/væˈmus/ /vəˈmuːs/ En-au-vamoose.ogg

Word forms

vamoose vamooses vamoosing vamoosed vamos vamoosh vamose vamous vamouse

Etymology

Alteration of Spanish vamos (“we go”) or vámonos (“let's go”). Doublet of namous.

Synonyms

flee rush

Antonyms

linger remain
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