verb
vamoose
va-MOOS
Vamoose (verb) means to leave quickly, especially to escape or avoid trouble. Example: “When the police showed up, everyone vamoosed.”
verb
1
To leave quickly, especially to escape or avoid trouble.
"When the police showed up, everyone vamoosed."
How to use vamoose
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo clear off fast.
When to use it
Informal and slightly old-fashioned or playful in tone.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- vamooses
- Past tense
- vamoosed
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When the police showed up, everyone _____.
Etymology
From Spanish vamos, "let's go".
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What does “vamoose” mean?
The word “vamoose” means to leave quickly, especially to escape or avoid trouble. In plain terms, to clear off fast.
How do you pronounce “vamoose”?
“Vamoose” is pronounced va-MOOS (/væˈmus/ in IPA).
How do you use “vamoose” in a sentence?
Here is “vamoose” used in a sentence: “When the police showed up, everyone vamoosed.”
What is the opposite of “vamoose”?
The opposite of “vamoose” — its antonyms — are linger and remain.
What part of speech is “vamoose”?
“Vamoose” is a verb.
Where does the word “vamoose” come from?
The word “vamoose” comes from Spanish. From Spanish vamos, "let's go".
