a) when a ape is scalded with anything that scalds, it is reported that they have unimaginable speed as they run.
b) often refered to cars or motorcyles with an overly large amount of Horse Power and are able to accelerate quickly and achieve high speeds.
c) when describing someone that either 1. runs very quickly to avoid danger 2. just runs quickly or 3. anything fast
The robber entered the convenince store and pulled out a large caliber handgun. My friend Jason, seeing the gun, ran out the back door like a Scalded Ape.
This idiomatic expression can describe any kind of movement, but is especially linked to running. A scalded dog would be moving as quickly as it was capable of doing, and it would be motivated by pain and fear - that combination makes for some serious speed.
hoe 1: I am sexually attracted to that Nigley Shalders over there hoe 2: I though he was gay?
hoe 1: good thing I am a transvestite hoe 2: nigga what the fuck