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In general use, 23 skidoo seems to have meant something more like Scram, Take off, Beat it, Get the lead out, Get your rear in gear, “We’d better haul a$$ out of here or we’ll get caught having a great time”:
According to Wikipedia it does NOT mean have a good time. “…refers to leaving quickly, being forced to leave quickly by someone else, or taking advantage of a propitious opportunity to leave.”
MIHorn Premium Member over 2 years ago
Great-Grandpa is a real hep-cat.
YulanaLow Premium Member over 2 years ago
It’s all “relative.”
Ken Norris Premium Member over 2 years ago
Wait until they hear about “the bee’s knees”…
Plods with ...™ over 2 years ago
And we’re danged proud of it! Takes years of practice.
Jefano Premium Member over 2 years ago
In general use, 23 skidoo seems to have meant something more like Scram, Take off, Beat it, Get the lead out, Get your rear in gear, “We’d better haul a$$ out of here or we’ll get caught having a great time”:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/23_skidoo_(phrase)#:~:text=23%20skidoo%20(sometimes%2023%20skiddoo)%20is%20an%20American,The%20exact%20origin%20of%20the%20phrase%20is%20uncertain.
May it was different in Great-Granddad’s neighborhood.
stillfickled Premium Member over 2 years ago
Hey, kid! I resemble that remark!
baraktorvan over 2 years ago
According to Wikipedia it does NOT mean have a good time. “…refers to leaving quickly, being forced to leave quickly by someone else, or taking advantage of a propitious opportunity to leave.”