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absquatulate

Pronunciation: /əbˈskwɒtjʊleɪt/
Definition of absquatulate

verb

[no object, with adverbial] humorous, chiefly North American
  • leave abruptly:some overthrown dictator who had absquatulated to the USA

Derivatives

absquatulation

Pronunciation: /-ˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

Origin:

mid 19th century: blend (simulating a Latin form) of abscond, squattle 'squat down', and perambulate

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Definition of absquatulate in the US English dictionary

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