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Meaning of absquatulate in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /æbˈskwɑtʃəˌleɪt/

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  1. Verb

    absquatulate

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: blend (simulating a Latin form) of abscond, squattle ‘squat down’, and perambulate

    Definitions

    1. run away

    Examples

    • « usually includes taking something or somebody along »

    Derived terms

    • absconder
    • abscondment
    • bolt
    • decampment

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