What is absquatulate and what does absquatulate mean? Read about the definition and meaning of absquatulate

absquatulate

  1. Absquatulate is to leave abruptly or secretly; to flee or abscond.
  2. To depart suddenly
  3. To bolt

Etymology & Origin of absquatulate

"Absquatulate" is a humorous American English coinage from the early 19th century (first recorded in 1830). Blend of pseudo-Latin roots: "ab-" ("away from") and a mock verb "squatulate," derived from "squat" (to sit down).

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