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scram
1[skram]
verb (used without object)
to go away; get out (usually used as a command).
I said I was busy, so scram.
scram
2[skram]
noun
the rapid shutdown of a nuclear reactor in an emergency.
verb (used with object)
to shut down (a nuclear reactor) rapidly in an emergency.
scram
1/ æ /
noun
an emergency shutdown of a nuclear reactor
verb
(of a nuclear reactor) to shut down or be shut down in an emergency
scram
2/ æ /
verb
informal(intr; often imperative) to go away hastily; get out
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of scram1
Origin of scram2
Example Sentences
“And you know what they say. Finders keepers! Now scram and let me find my treasure!”
Dasch was a real talker, enjoying the sound of his voice and peppering his conversations with American slang and idioms, such as "scram" and "sight for sore eyes."
When Balanchine arrived in America in 1933, he knew three phrases: “OK kid,” “scram” and “one swell guy.”
Only now, Oscar the Grouch is telling my 3-year-old son, Max, to “scram!” as he giggles and prods at his dingy metal trash can.
“Now, scram. All of you. I’m healing here. And take your lousy flowers with you!”
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