vamoose

[ va-moos ]

verb (used without object)

, va·moosed, va·moos·ing.

1. to leave hurriedly or quickly; decamp.

verb (used with object)

, va·moosed, va·moos·ing.

1. to leave hurriedly or quickly from; decamp from.

vamoose

/ vəˈmuːs /

verb

1. slang.
   intr to leave a place hurriedly; decamp

Word History and Origins

Origin of vamoose¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of vamoose¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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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.

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

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

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