English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology

verb

namous

Quiz me More like this

Namous (verb) means (informal) To go away quickly; to escape.

verb

1

(informal) To go away quickly; to escape.

Vocabulary Flow

Build your vocabulary from words like namous.

Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.

Start vocabulary practice

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Test yourself on “namous” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Etymology

Recorded in the UK in the 19th century. It probably comes from Spanish vamos ("we go") or vámonos ("let's go"), possibly influenced by German nehmen ("to take"). It is a cognate of English vamoose, and possibly backslang from summon.

Synonyms

flee leave

Related words

will go come leave result lead provide forget

Rhymes for namous

yous nous heinous ominous curious anxious copious tenuous unctuous tortuous spurious infamous

See all rhymes for namous →

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of namous?

"namous" (verb) means (informal) To go away quickly; to escape.

What is another word for namous?

Other words for "namous" include flee, leave.

People also searched

will go come leave result lead provide forget

Definitions from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0