Meaning of the word scram in English

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scram

US /skræm/

UK /skræm/

go away, especially quickly

Example:

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Scram! I don't want to see you here again.

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The cat will scram if you make a loud noise.

Synonym:

flee depart vamoose skedaddle beat it

an act of going away quickly

Example:

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With a quick scram, the squirrel disappeared up the tree.

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He made a hasty scram when he saw the police.

Synonym:

escape flight departure getaway

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