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to vamoose

to vamoose

3 8.8
To leave quickly to avoid trouble or questions
  • verb
  • /væˈmuːs/
  • Informal
translation icon : largarse
  • When he saw the storm approaching, he decided to vamoose quickly.
  • Let's vamoose

Examples

Synonyms

to get out of here
vsto vamoose
  • Informal
∞ 3.0

Leave a place quickly or suddenly

is the same sudden departure sense used more broadly in speech
to flee
vsto vamoose
331 2.4

To run away from a place because it is dangerous

is the general sudden leaving term that applies beyond danger situations
to take off
vsto vamoose
273 3.2

To leave a place quickly, often to travel somewhere else

is similar but stresses sudden exit rather than destination or purpose
to run off
vsto vamoose
  • Informal
260 3.7

To leave a place or person suddenly, often without saying goodbye

is the general sudden leaving sense without the secretive or furtive focus
to blow
vsto vamoose
  • Informal
175 8.4

To leave a place quickly or suddenly

is the general sudden leaving idea not tied to informal tone
to skip
vsto vamoose
  • Informal
147 3.7

To leave a place quickly and secretly to avoid trouble

is the quick departure sense without stressing secrecy or stealth
to run out
vsto vamoose
78 2.0

Leave a place suddenly, often to avoid someone or something

is broader sudden departure language not always implying avoidance
to up and leave
vsto vamoose
  • Informal
41 6.3

Go away suddenly without warning or explanation

is the general hurried leaving meaning not specifically about surprise
to rush off
vsto vamoose
20 3.8

Leave suddenly because you are in a hurry

is the general sudden leaving term emphasizing quick movement rather than context
to hightail
vsto vamoose
  • Informal
18 8.3

To leave a place very quickly to escape danger or trouble

is sudden departure language but not limited to escape situations
to hightail it
vsto vamoose
  • Informal
16 8.4

To leave a place quickly to avoid trouble or danger

is the general hurried leaving sense without the strong escape focus
to fly the coop
vsto vamoose
  • Informal
12 7.9

To leave a place suddenly without permission

is sudden departure language not limited to escaping confinement or rules
to fled the scene
vsto vamoose
11 4.4

Leave a place quickly to avoid being caught after causing or seeing trouble

is sudden leaving more generally, not specifically tied to incidents or guilt
to get out of Dodge
vsto vamoose
  • Informal
7 9.2

Leave a place quickly to avoid trouble or danger

is the broad hurried departure idea, not only escape from trouble
to bolt out
vsto vamoose
  • Informal
5 4.9

Leave a place suddenly and quickly because you feel scared

is the general sudden departure idea not focused only on surprise
to bolt from
vsto vamoose
  • Informal
5 5.8

To leave a place suddenly and unexpectedly

is the sudden leaving sense but not always about panic or fear
to run out of town
vsto vamoose
5 6.6

Leave a place quickly because people are angry or you are in trouble

is the general hurried leaving term not limited to disgrace or pressure
to decamp
vsto vamoose
4 8.5

To leave a place quickly and secretly to avoid being caught

is sudden leaving but not always secretive or aimed at escape
to bug-out
vsto vamoose
  • Slang
3 8.2

To leave a place quickly to escape danger

is sudden departure language but not specifically an emergency or group exit
to rush away
vsto vamoose
2 2.5

Leave a place quickly because you are in a hurry

is the same sudden departure idea often used for quick exits
to blow town
vsto vamoose
  • Informal
2 9.8

To leave a place quickly to avoid trouble

is a general sudden departure, not specifically about leaving a town
to evac
vsto vamoose
  • Jargon
1 8.1

To leave a place quickly to be safe

is the general sudden leaving idea rather than an emergency procedure
to blow this popsicle stand
vsto vamoose
  • Informal
1 9.9

To leave a place quickly because you do not want to be there

is the broader sudden leaving idea not limited to leaving in disgust
to pop off
vsto vamoose
  • UK
1 7.9

To leave a place quickly, often without saying goodbye

is the common hurried departure sense but not limited to sudden silence
to take to one's heels
vsto vamoose
  • Informal
1 6.1

Run away quickly to escape danger or trouble

is sudden leaving more broadly, not restricted to running on foot
to beat a retreat
vsto vamoose
1 6.0

To leave a place quickly to avoid danger or trouble

is the hurried departure sense not tied to tactical or military use
to make a bolt
vsto vamoose
6.8

To run away quickly, usually because you are afraid

is the general hurried departure sense rather than an idiomatic action
to beetle off
vsto vamoose
  • UK
9.8

To leave quickly and quietly without being noticed

is sudden leaving but more neutral about silence or stealth
to take your hook
vsto vamoose
  • Archaic
9.9

Leave a place quickly because you are not welcome

is sudden leaving in a hurry without implying rudeness or insult
to absquatulate
vsto vamoose
  • Archaic
9.9

To leave a place quickly and secretly, often taking things or someone

is sudden departure language that does not imply taking others or items
to skidoo
vsto vamoose
  • Archaic
9.1

To leave quickly to avoid trouble or attention

is the general hurried departure sense without the avoidance emphasis
to go offski
vsto vamoose
  • Slang
9.9

To leave a place suddenly, usually to go somewhere else

is sudden leaving but not focused on eagerness or farewell behavior

Antonyms

to stay
∞ 1.0

To remain in one place and not leave

How Fast

to flee
331 2.4
to bolt
69 2.3
to vamoose
  • Informal
3 8.8
to go
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

vamoose infinitive
vamoosed past
vamoosed past participle
vamoosing present participle
vamooses third person singular

Etymology

The word vamoose comes from the Spanish vamos and the call vámonos, which mean 'let's go'. People heard this shout used to tell others to leave quickly, so vamoose now means to leave suddenly or hurry away.