First Known Use: circa 1928
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1scram
intransitive verb \ˈskram\
: to leave immediately
scrammedscram·ming
Full Definition of SCRAM
: to go away at once <scram, you're not wanted>
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Origin of SCRAM
short for scramble
2scram
noun
Definition of SCRAM
: a rapid emergency shutdown of a nuclear reactor
First Known Use of SCRAM
1953
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SCRAM Defined for Kids
scram
verb \ˈskram\
scrammedscram·ming
Definition of SCRAM for Kids
: to go away at once Hint:Scram is often used as a command. <Scram! Get out of here!>
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