verb
- runs away quickly; flees hastily
Usage: informal
Examples
- The cat skedaddles whenever the doorbell rings.
- He skedaddles from the room when his parents start arguing.
- The rabbit skedaddles into the bushes at the first sign of danger.
- She always skedaddles before doing the dishes.
- The dog skedaddles upstairs during thunderstorms.
- When the teacher walks in, the troublemaker skedaddles to his seat.