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noun
1.
a getting away or fleeing; an escape.
2.
the start of a race: a fast getaway.
3.
a place where one escapes for relaxation, vacation, etc., or a period of time for such recreation: a little seaside getaway; a two-week getaway in the Bahamas.
adjective
4.
used as a means of escape or fleeing: a stolen getaway car.
5.
used for occasional relaxation, retreat, or reclusion: a weekend getaway house.
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Getaway
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
Origin:
1850–55; noun use of verb phrase get away
1850–55; noun use of verb phrase get away
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getaway definition[ˈgetəwe]
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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