Sekirov Dictionary

scoot

/skuːt/

verb 7
noun 5
forms 3
phrases 2

verb7

To walk or travel fast; to go quickly.
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To run away hastily; scram.
- You'd better scoot before my mother gets home and sees that broken window!
•
To move sideways (especially along a seat for multiple people), usually to make room for someone else (to sit, stand, etc.).
- Do you mind scooting a bit to the left?
- Would you mind scooting over for me?
•
To move with the forelegs while sitting, so that the floor rubs against its rear end.
- The dog was scooting all over our new carpet.
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To dispatch someone or something at speed; Synonym of shoo.
- He scooted us out of the study and turned off the light […] — 1930
To ride on a scooter.
(Scotland) To squirt.

noun5

A swift movement or trip
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A sideways shuffling or sliding motion.
- Instinctively, he lifted the chair a fraction, and gave it a little scoot away from her. — 2013
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(slang) A scooter.
- When you meet with your club, park in front of the café or bar so the world can see your scoots. — 1995
(slang) A dollar.
(Scotland) A sudden flow of water; a squirt.

forms

scooted · scooting · scoots

Phrases with scoot

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