Word of the day: Skiddo

The word of the day is “Skiddoo.” It is a verb that means to go away or leave quickly — like when someone tells you to “go away now.” People also spell it as “Skidoo.” Both spellings mean the same thing and are used in the same way.

“Skiddoo” is an intransitive verb. This means it does not need an object — you simply say someone “skiddooed” or “skiddooed away.” The word likely came from “skedaddle.” “Skedaddle” also means to run away quickly, and experts believe “skiddoo” is a changed form of that older word.

Word origin and history

The word was first recorded between 1900 and 1905. This means people started using it in the early 1900s. The first known official use was in 1903. That is when dictionaries first recorded it in writing. The word became popular in old American slang. People used it in a fun, casual way when telling someone to leave.

Synonyms of Skiddoo

1. Leave
2. Go
3. Depart
4. Run away
5. Exit

5 Opposite Words of Skiddoo

1. Stay
2. Remain
3. Arrive
4. Come
5. Wait

How to use Skiddo in sentences

1. When the teacher got angry, the noisy kids quickly skiddooed from the classroom.
2. The stray cat saw the dog and skiddooed down the street.
3. My mom told us to skiddoo to bed because it was very late.
4. After the movie ended, everyone skiddooed out of the theatre fast.
5. The thief grabbed the bag and skiddooed before anyone could stop him.

“Skiddoo” rhymes with many words. Examples include “bamboo,” “askew,” and “anew.” Today, the word is rare but still understood. It is mostly used in a playful or humorous way. In simple terms: If someone says “Skiddoo!” they basically mean “Go away!”

FAQs

Q1. What does the word “Skiddoo” mean?

It means to go away quickly or leave a place fast, usually in a casual or playful way.

Q2. When was the word “Skiddoo” first used?

The word was first recorded in the early 1900s, with its first known use in 1903.