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Word of the Day – Skiddoo

By December 14, 2025Word of the Day

Skiddoo (verb)

skid-oo

To go away; get out. 

First recorded in 1900–05; perhaps alteration of skedaddle

Example sentences

“Right, it’s time to skiddoo right out of here.”

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