vamoose

[ va-moos ]

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verb (used without object),va·moosed, va·moos·ing.

to leave hurriedly or quickly; decamp.

verb (used with object),va·moosed, va·moos·ing.

to leave hurriedly or quickly from; decamp from.

Origin of vamoose

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

Also Older Use, va·mose [va-mohs] /væˈmoʊs/ .

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How to use vamoose in a sentence

He's livin', all right, but you vamoose—this mayn't be a pleasant sight tuh see.
The Lone Ranger Rides | Fran Striker
Yuma shouted through the door, "vamoose, I'll be down tuh meet yuh in a minute!"
The Lone Ranger Rides | Fran Striker
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.
Hopalong Cassidy's Rustler Round-Up | Clarence Edward Mulford
If hes wise enough to vamoose at sight of us, perhaps we wont get a crack at any of the bunch.
The Saddle Boys at Circle Ranch | James Carson
"Yes, and if you don't quit I think Billy will make you vamoose anyhow," murmured Roy.
The Boy from the Ranch | Frank V. Webster

British Dictionary definitions for vamoose

vamoose

/ (vəˈmuːs) /

verb

(intr) slang, mainly US to leave a place hurriedly; decamp

Origin of vamoose

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

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