scoot.
A swift movement or trip
Meaning & usage
A swift movement or trip
a quick scoot to the supermarket
A sideways shuffling or sliding motion.
A dollar.
Where this word comes from
Of uncertain origin. Perhaps from Old Norse skjóta (“to shoot”), or perhaps related to Middle English scottlynge (“moving one's feet quickly, scampering”, literally “scuttling”), see scuddle, scuttle.
To walk or travel fast; to go quickly.
To run away hastily; scram.
You'd better scoot before my mother gets home and sees that broken window!
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.
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 dispatch someone or something at speed; Synonym of shoo.
Where this word comes from
Of uncertain origin. Perhaps from Old Norse skjóta (“to shoot”), or perhaps related to Middle English scottlynge (“moving one's feet quickly, scampering”, literally “scuttling”), see scuddle, scuttle.
To ride on a scooter.
Where this word comes from
Clipping of scooter.
A scooter.
Where this word comes from
Clipping of scooter.
To squirt.
Where this word comes from
Variant of shoot.
A sudden flow of water; a squirt.
Where this word comes from
Variant of shoot.
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