vamose
Americanverb (used with or without object)
Example Sentences
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Now if you're just havin' a little fun with me, Shark, put your gun up, and we'll get on Bolivar and vamose.
From Whirligigs by Henry, O.
“It is the judgment of this court that you vamose the camp . . . in the customary way, sir, in the customary way.”
From Lost Face by London, Jack
And if we warn off the passengers from going this trip, and let the stage go up empty, Bob would suspect something and vamose.
From The Argonauts of North Liberty by Harte, Bret
"Then why don't you quit shooting and vamose?"
From Ted Strong in Montana With Lariat and Spur by Taylor, Edward C.
I think I’ll stay with you till after dinner, Aunt Maggie—I suppose I may call you that—and then I’ll vamose the ranch.”
From The Launch Boys' Adventures in Northern Waters by Hughes, Burton Donnel
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