What does SCRAM mean?

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1. Parts of Speech: Verb

2. Definitions:

1. To go away quickly; to leave or depart hastily.
2. To mix up or throw into disorder; to jumble or confuse.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /skræm/
• UK: /skræm/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "scram" originated in the early 20th century as a slang term meaning "to leave quickly." It is believed to have been derived from the phrase "scramble out," which was used in the same way. The word has since become a common verb in both informal and formal English, with the meaning of "to leave quickly" or "to mix up or throw into disorder."

5. Synonyms:

• Depart
• Exit
• Leave
• Flee
• Disorder
• Jumble
• Confuse

6. Related Words:

• Crash
• Smash
• Blend
• Mixup
• Chaos

7. Example Sentences:

1. He decided to scram before the police arrived.
2. The wind had scrambled the papers on her desk.