What is skidaddle?

Skidaddle is an informal verb that means to leave quickly or hurriedly; to run away or escape. It often implies a sense of urgency or fear. It is frequently used humorously or playfully, especially when referring to children or animals.

• Meaning: To depart rapidly and often secretly, typically to avoid danger or trouble. (Meaning)
• Usage: Commonly used in casual conversation and informal writing. (Usage)
• Synonyms: Flee, escape, run off, scoot, vamoose, decamp. (Synonyms)
• Example: "When the police arrived, the thieves decided to skidaddle." (Example)
• Origin: The word's origin is uncertain, but it likely developed in the 19th century in the United States. (Origin)