Scram
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verb
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noun
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(As a verb)
Scram ( verb )
To leave quickly or abruptly; to depart in a hurry.
Origin:
The word scram is believed to have originated as a slang term, its exact origin is uncertain. it is first recorded in the early 20th century. it is thought to be a shortened version of "scramble".
Examples:
- He told the boys to scram when they were trespassing on his property.
- She told him to scram when he wouldn't stop bothering her.
- The kids were told to scram when the park closed.
- He told her to scram when she started to get too close.
- He told them to scram when they were caught breaking into the building.
(As a noun)
Scram ( noun )
To leave quickly or abruptly; to depart in a hurry.
Origin:
The word scram is believed to have originated as a slang term, its exact origin is uncertain. it is first recorded in the early 20th century. it is thought to be a shortened version of "scramble".
Examples:
- He told the boys to scram when they were trespassing on his property.
- She told him to scram when he wouldn't stop bothering her.
- The kids were told to scram when the park closed.
- He told her to scram when she started to get too close.
- He told them to scram when they were caught breaking into the building.