Scram — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈskram/

Meaning & Definition of Scram

Scram (verb)

  1. to go away at once

Scram (noun)

  1. a rapid emergency shutdown of a nuclear reactor

Scram (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in abscond, scarper

    similar: abscond, clear out, decamp, elope, escape, get (away), get out, lam, light out, make off, mizzle (chiefly British), scarper (British), scat, skip (out), skirr, bolt, break, bug out, flee, fly, hightail (it), retreat, run, run away, run off, skedaddle
    opposite: beard, brave, confront, dare, defy, face, abide, dwell, hang around, linger, remain, stay, stick around, tarry

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Scram

The most common words with a similar meaning to Scram:

Chiefly British: mizzle
British: scarper
abscond, clear out, decamp, elope, escape, get (away), get out, lam, light out, make off, scat, skip (out), skirr, bolt, break, bug out, flee, fly, hightail (it), retreat, run, run away, run off, skedaddle

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Scram

Words with the opposite meaning of Scram:

beard, brave, confront, dare, defy, face, abide, dwell, hang around, linger, remain, stay, stick around, tarry

Word Forms of Scram

Inflections: scrammed, scramming

Origin & Etymology of Scram

short for scramble

First known use: circa 1928

Frequently Asked Questions about Scram

What does "Scram" mean?

"Scram" means to go away at once. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to go away at once.

What is another word for "Scram"?

Other words for "Scram" include abscond, clear out, decamp, elope, escape, get (away), get out and lam. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Scram" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Scram"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Scram". Common alternatives include abscond, clear out, decamp, elope, escape, get (away), get out, lam, light out and make off.

What is the opposite of "Scram"?

Antonyms of "Scram" include beard, brave, confront, dare, defy, face, abide and dwell.

Is "Scram" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Scram" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Scram"?

"Scram" is pronounced /ˈskram/.

What is the origin of the word "Scram"?

"Scram" comes from short for scramble. First known use: circa 1928.

What is another word for "Scram" meaning "as in abscond, scarper"?

When "Scram" (verb) means as in abscond, scarper, synonyms include abscond, clear out, decamp, elope, escape and get (away). Opposites in this sense include beard, brave, confront and dare.