Origins of “23 Skidoo”?

“23 skidoo” is a slang term meaning quick escapism, with unknown origins. It was first recorded in 1906 and popularized in the 1920s. The term “skidoo” means “go fast” and may have originated from “skedaddle”. Theories suggest it may have originated from the Flatiron Building in New York City or a prison break in the […]

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