scram
Meaning: to leave quickly
Usage: A direct command to leave immediately. It's a forceful way of telling someone to depart or get out of a place.
"Scram before da cops come!"
"Scram, you guys, da cops coming!"
"Eh, scram! You no supposed to be here."
Origin: Derived from the English word "scram," meaning to leave quickly, it's a direct and often urgent command.
What does "scram" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"scram" means "to leave quickly" in Hawaiian Pidgin. A direct command to leave immediately. It's a forceful way of telling someone to depart or get out of a place..
How do you pronounce "scram"?
"scram" is pronounced "SKRAM". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "scram" in a sentence?
Example: "Scram before da cops come!"
'au'au
bathe, swim
boddah
to bother, annoy, does it bother you?
cruising
relaxing, hanging out, taking it easy, driving around leisurely, chillax
cruzin
cruising, driving around
geev
give it your all, go for it, try hard
geff um
get it, grab it
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