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vamoose

[ va-moos ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used without object)

, va·moosed, va·moos·ing.

, va·moosed, va·moos·ing.

vamoose

/ vəˈmuːs /

Origin of vamoose¹

First recorded in 1830–40; from Spanish vamos “let us go,” imperative 1st person plural of ir “to go”

Origin of vamoose¹

C19: from Spanish vamos let's go, from Latin vādere to go, walk rapidly

He's livin', all right, but you vamoose—this mayn't be a pleasant sight tuh see.

Yuma shouted through the door, "Vamoose, I'll be down tuh meet yuh in a minute!"

If he is all right yu'd better vamoose this range, for there won't be no hole for yu to crawl into next time.

If hes wise enough to vamoose at sight of us, perhaps we wont get a crack at any of the bunch.

"Yes, and if you don't quit I think Billy will make you vamoose anyhow," murmured Roy.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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