vamoose
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
verb
Etymology
Origin of vamoose
First recorded in 1830–40; from Spanish vamos “let us go,” imperative 1st person plural of ir “to go”
Example Sentences
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The New York Times reported this week that venture capitalist Peter Thiel and Google co-founder Larry Page were looking to vamoose before year’s end.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026
In such a situation, taking all this in, a sane character would run, flee, skedaddle, vamoose, make tracks and call in the cops, or maybe an airstrike.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2021
His earlier three-shot lead had gone vamoose, especially with an episode on No. 14 when he almost disappeared in the woods hunting his ball, with only the white pants of his backside visible.
From Washington Post • Aug. 1, 2021
Considering all that, what would it take for the networks to tell the Cowboys to vamoose?
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2014
"Yes, and if you don't quit I think Billy will make you vamoose anyhow," murmured Roy.
From The Boy from the Ranch Or Roy Bradner's City Experiences by Webster, Frank V.
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