Meaning of 23 skidoo | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To leave, particularly quickly or at an advantageous time.
   US, archaic, idiomatic
2. To be forced to leave quickly.
   US, archaic, idiomatic
3. 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⟳.’”

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