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Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To leave quickly or abruptly, especially to escape from a dangerous or unpleasant situation.

Example Sentence: The children skedaddled when they heard their parents coming home early.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A hasty or rapid departure.

Example Sentence: The skier's unfortunate fall resulted in a skedaddle down the slope to avoid any further injuries.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing something that is hastily done or quick in nature.

Example Sentence: The skedaddle repairs on the old car didn't last long before it broke down again.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a hurried or hasty manner.

Example Sentence: She grabbed her bag skedaddled out of the building to catch the last bus home.

Part of Speech: Slang (Local)

Definition: To leave quickly or run away in an informal or colloquial manner.

Example Sentence: When they realized they were trespassing, the teenagers skedaddled before anyone could catch them.

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