"23 skidoo" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

IPA: /ˌtwɛnti ˌθɹiː skɪˈduː/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-23 skidoo.wav [Southern-England]
Etymology: Uncertain. Many theories exist, though none have been universally accepted. See the Wikipedia article for more information. Etymology templates: {{unc|en}} Uncertain Head templates: {{head|en|phrase|head=23 skidoo}} 23 skidoo
  1. (idiomatic, archaic, chiefly US) To leave, particularly quickly or at an advantageous time. Tags: US, archaic, idiomatic
    Sense id: en-23_skidoo-en-phrase-hTMoD1uA Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55
  2. (idiomatic, archaic, chiefly US) To be forced to leave quickly. Tags: US, archaic, idiomatic Synonyms (to be forced to leave quickly): get rid of
    Sense id: en-23_skidoo-en-phrase-t1bdPI2m Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55 Disambiguation of 'to be forced to leave quickly': 22 78
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms (to leave quickly, especially at an advantageous time): scram, get out while the getting's good
Disambiguation of 'to leave quickly, especially at an advantageous time': 52 48

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