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

To leave quickly, especially to escape or avoid trouble.

"When the police showed up, everyone vamoosed."

How to use vamoose

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo clear off fast.

When to use it

Informal and slightly old-fashioned or playful in tone.

vamoosed past tense, vamooses singular

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When the police showed up, everyone _____.

From Spanish vamos, "let's go".

Origin: Spanish

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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".

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