Meaning of 23 skidoo | Babel Free
/ˌtwɛnti ˌθɹiː skɪˈduː/Definitions
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To leave, particularly quickly or at an advantageous time. US, archaic, idiomatic
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To be forced to leave quickly. US, archaic, idiomatic
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A nonsense word. US, archaic, idiomatic
Examples
“... the 'varsity quarter, who at the close of each meeting discards the conventional "I move we adjourn, sir,'" for the more modern "23, skidoo."”
“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.’”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.