skiddoo
Americanverb (used without object)
Etymology
Origin of skiddoo
First recorded in 1900–05; perhaps alteration of skedaddle
Example Sentences
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Oh brother, 23 skiddoo, and oh you kid!
From Time Magazine Archive
There is a strong temptation to say "Catch-23, please skiddoo."
From Time Magazine Archive
Lady turn around, turn around, turn around, Lady touch the ground, touch the ground, touch the ground; Lady show your shoe, show your shoe, show your shoe, Lady, lady, twenty-four skiddoo!
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
They did not "hand a lemon" or "skiddoo" in those days; American slang changes as quickly as thieves' slang, and only "Gee!" and "Gee-whiz!" seem to be permanent.
From The Story of My Life Recollections and Reflections by Terry, Ellen
In short,' I says, 'I've been handed the office to skiddoo, and in such cases I believe in skiddooing.
From Sundry Accounts by Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury)
In short,' I says, 'I've been handed the office to skiddoo, and in such cases I believe in skiddooing.
From Sundry Accounts by Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury)
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