23 skidoo

Language: en

Meaning: (idiomatic,archaic,chieflyUS)Toleave, particularly quickly or at anadvantageoustime.[ca. 1908—1923]1908, George Washington University student publication,The Cherry tree: published by the students at George Washington university, page348:... the 'varsity quarter, who at the close of each meeting discards the conventional "I move we adjourn, sir,'" for the more modern "23, skidoo."1928, Henry Robinson Luce,Time, volume11:I can imagine nothing more shocking than to hear some one use a slang expression current ten years ago, such as ‘23 skidoo’ or ‘you’re off your base.’; (idiomatic,archaic,chieflyUS)To be forced to leave quickly.[ca. 1908—1923]

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