Skedaddle (Verb)
Meaning
Run away, as if in a panic.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The children suddenly heard their parents call, and they quickly gathered their belongings and started to skedaddle out of the house before they got in trouble.
- As the fire alarm went off, everyone began to skedaddle to find a safe exit from the burning building.
- The sound of footsteps sent the thief into a panic, causing him to skedaddle out of the store and disappear into the night.
- Their dogs heard the mailman coming and started to bark, causing them to skedaddle behind the car for safety.
- As soon as the teacher caught them cheating on the test, they began to skedaddle out of the classroom before they got caught.