23 skidoo
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See also: 23 Skidoo Street
English
Etymology
From twenty-three (“get lost; get out; leave”) + skidoo (“to depart, especially quickly”). Exact origin unknown; many theories exist, though none have been universally accepted. See the Wikipedia article for more information.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌtwɛnti ˌθɹiː skɪˈduː/
Audio (Southern England): (file)
Phrase
23 skidoo
- (idiomatic, archaic, chiefly US) To leave, particularly quickly or at an advantageous time.
- 1908, George Washington University student publication, The Cherry tree: published by the students at George Washington university, page 348:
- ... the 'varsity quarter, who at the close of each meeting discards the conventional "I move we adjourn, sir,'" for the more modern "23, skidoo."
- 1928, Henry Robinson Luce, Time, volume 11:
- I can imagine nothing more shocking than to hear some one use a slang expression current ten years ago, such as ‘23 skidoo’ or ‘you’re off your base.’
- (idiomatic, archaic, chiefly US) To be forced to leave quickly.
Synonyms
- (to leave quickly, especially at an advantageous time): scram, get out while the getting's good
- (to be forced to leave quickly): get rid of
Further reading
23 skidoo (phrase) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
