In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". ABSQUATULATE ab·squat·u·late abˈskwäCHəˌlÄt/ Verb North American humorous Verb: absquatulate 3rd person present: absquatulates Past tense: absquatulated Past participle: absquatulated Gerund or present participle: absquatulating Definition: To leave abruptly. Example: "some overthrown dictator who had absquatulated to the U.S.A." Origin: Mid 19th century: blend, simulating a Latin form, of abscond, squattle ‘depart,Â’ and perambulate .