absquatulate Definition
to leave abruptly or hurriedly; to depart suddenly.
Using absquatulate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "absquatulate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He absquatulated from the meeting before it was over.
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The thief absquatulated with the money.
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I'm going to absquatulate from this party soon.
absquatulate Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with absquatulate
to steal or take something away
Example
The burglars absquatulated with all the jewelry.
to avoid or shirk one's responsibilities
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He always absquatulates from his duties when things get tough.
to disappear completely and without leaving any clues
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The suspect absquatulated without a trace, leaving the police baffled.
Origins of absquatulate
origin uncertain, possibly from the combination of 'squat' and 'abscond'
Summary: absquatulate in Brief
'Absquatulate' [ab-skwoch-uh-leyt] is a verb that means to leave abruptly or hurriedly. It is often used informally and can be replaced by more formal words like 'depart' or 'leave.' The phrase 'absquatulate with' means to steal or take something away, while 'absquatulate from responsibility' means to avoid or shirk one's responsibilities. 'Absquatulate without a trace' means to disappear completely and without leaving any clues.
