namousEtymologyUK 19th century. Probably from Spanish vamos (“we go”) or vámonos (“let's go”). Possibly influenced by German nehmen (“to take”). Cognate with English vamoose. Possibly backslang from summon.namous means look out! Beware! Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 78 out of 100.intjLook out! Beware!“One boy (of the party) is always on the look out, and even if a stranger should advance, the cry is given of "Namous" or "Kool Eslop." Instantly the money is whipped-up and pocketed, and the boys stand chattering and laughing together.”verbTo run away; to leave; to depart.“For quotations using this term, see Citations:namous.”