Definition

A humorous or dialectal verb meaning to leave hastily, depart abruptly, or sneak away; largely obsolete in modern usage but still used colloquially.

Example Usage

When the cops showed up at the party, everyone absquatulated through the back door.

Origin

Of uncertain origin, possibly a fanciful 19th-century American coinage combining elements like 'abscond' with nonsense syllables for comic effect.

Fun Fact

This word gained renewed attention in the 21st century through internet culture and word-enthusiast communities fascinated by obscure Victorian-era slang.

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