Scoot

Quick meaning: Scoot is a noun meaning A sideways shuffling or sliding motion.

Meaning

A sideways shuffling or sliding motion.

More Meanings

1. (intransitive) To walk or travel fast; to go quickly.
2. (intransitive) To run away hastily; scram.
3. (of an animal) To move with the forelegs while sitting, so that the floor rubs against its rear end.
4. (transitive) To dispatch someone or something at speed; Synonym of shoo.
5. (intransitive) To ride on a scooter.
6. (intransitive, often with over) To move sideways (especially along a seat for multiple people), usually to make room for someone else (to sit, stand, etc.).
7. (slang) A dollar.

Example Sentences

Would you mind scooting over for me?

Do you mind scooting a bit to the left?

The dog was scooting all over our new carpet.

You'd better scoot before my mother gets home and sees that broken window!

Word Forms

• scoots
• scooting
• scooted

Synonyms for scoot

Depending on context, synonyms include scooter, dash, dart, scud, shoot, flash.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dash, shoot, dart, flash, scud, file.

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