Definition of Skedaddle

to flee or go away hastily

Examples of Skedaddle in a sentence

When the tornado turned toward the storm chasers, they realized they had better skedaddle to a safer location.  🔊

After the murderers left the scene, they decided to skedaddle from the area so the police couldn’t catch them.  🔊

Lottery winners realized that they should skedaddle back to the safety of their homes after picking up their winnings to avoid theft.  🔊

After placing the dog droppings by the front door and knocking, the mischievous boys would then skedaddle out of sight.  🔊

Once the enemy realized they were outnumbered in the forest, they decided to skedaddle in the opposite direction as soon as possible.  🔊

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