Definition of the word vamoose

Pronunciation of vocabulary vamoose

vamooseverb

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/vəˈmuːs//vəˈmuːs/

Origin of the word vamoose

The word "vamoose" is an American English slang term that is believed to have originated from the Spanish word " HashMap" which means "go" or "leave." The exact origin of the word, however, is not entirely clear or agreed upon. One theory suggests that the term "vamoose" originated from the Spanish word "vámonos," which is pronounced similarly and means "let's go." It's possible that this word was adopted and adapted by early American settlers with Spanish influence, as many Spanish words often permeated into American English during the colonization era. Another theory suggests that "vamoose" could have originated from the African American vernacular, where it may have been a variation of the word "vamint," a contraction of "vanish" and "int," which was commonly used as a euphemism for "leave" or "go." Regardless of its origins, "vamoose" has been a part of American English slang for many decades, and is used to indicate quick departure or exit, especially in a casual or colloquial context.

Vocabulary summary vamoose

typeverb

meaning(US, slang) run away; run away

Example of vocabulary vamoosenamespace

  • After the boss caught them red-handed, the employees quickly vamoose from the office.

    Sau khi bị ông chủ bắt quả tang, các nhân viên đã nhanh chóng rời khỏi văn phòng.

  • The burglar vamoose with the stolen goods before the police could arrive.

    Tên trộm đã tẩu thoát cùng số hàng hóa đánh cắp trước khi cảnh sát đến.

  • My mom told me to vamoose as soon as she found out I snuck in past curfew.

    Mẹ tôi bảo tôi phải biến ngay khi bà phát hiện tôi lẻn về nhà sau giờ giới nghiêm.

  • The thief vamoose as soon as the security guard approached.

    Tên trộm bỏ chạy ngay khi nhân viên bảo vệ tới gần.

  • After the surprise party, my friends vamoose as soon as I opened my eyes.

    Sau bữa tiệc bất ngờ, bạn bè tôi bỏ chạy ngay khi tôi mở mắt.

  • The train conductor threatened to throw the passengers off if they didn't vamoose immediately.

    Người soát vé tàu đe dọa sẽ đuổi hành khách xuống nếu họ không rời khỏi tàu ngay lập tức.

  • The politician vamoose from the scene of the scandalous affair.

    Chính trị gia này bỏ chạy khỏi hiện trường vụ việc tai tiếng.

  • The couple vamoose from the restaurant after the waiter refuse to honor their request for a free dessert.

    Cặp đôi bỏ đi khỏi nhà hàng sau khi người phục vụ từ chối yêu cầu món tráng miệng miễn phí của họ.

  • The basketball player vamoose from the team after getting injured.

    Cầu thủ bóng rổ rời khỏi đội sau khi bị thương.

  • I vamoose from the party as soon as I saw my ex-boyfriend stepping through the door.

    Tôi bỏ chạy khỏi bữa tiệc ngay khi nhìn thấy bạn trai cũ bước vào cửa.

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