Namous

intj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To run away; to leave; to depart. UK, obsolete

    "For quotations using this term, see Citations:namous."

Intj
  1. 1
    Look out! Beware! UK, obsolete

    "One boy (of the party) is always on the look out, and even if a stranger should advance, the cry is given of "Namous" or "Kool Eslop." Instantly the money is whipped-up and pocketed, and the boys stand chattering and laughing together."

Synonyms

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chuckdashfleegetheads uphightail it

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"For quotations using this term, see Citations:namous."

Etymology

UK 19th century. Probably from Spanish vamos (“we go”) or vámonos (“let's go”). Possibly influenced by German nehmen (“to take”). Cognate with English vamoose. Possibly backslang from summon.

Related phrases

look outrun away

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