Absquatulate (Verb)
Meaning
Run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along; "The thief made off with our silver"; "the accountant absconded with the cash from the safe".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The thief absquatulated with the safe's contents while the security guard was distracted.
- A rival company absquatulated with a valuable engineer from our team by offering a high salary.
- The con artist absquatulated with thousands of dollars after scamming local residents.
- She absquatulated from her former job by quickly grabbing her belongings and leaving without notice.
- During the confusion of the natural disaster, looters absquatulated with valuable equipment and supplies from local businesses.