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scoot
/skuːt/
verb 7noun 4name 1
Collocations
5ADJ.
better, little, little, over
VERB + SCOOT
asked
SCOOT + NOUN
mother
PREP.
from
ADV.
away, politely
Definitions
noun
1
A sideways shuffling or sliding motion.
Instinctively, he lifted the chair a fraction, and gave it a little scoot away from her.
2
A dollar.
verb
1
To walk or travel fast; to go quickly.
2
To run away hastily; scram.
You'd better scoot before my mother gets home and sees that broken window!
3
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.
If you ever see your dog scooting its hind end along the floor, chances are that anal sac irritation or impaction exists.
4
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?
5
To dispatch someone or something at speed; Synonym of shoo.
He scooted us out of the study and turned off the light […]
verb
1
To ride on a scooter.
Thesaurus
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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Instinctively, he lifted the chair a fraction, and gave it a little scoot away from her.
Wiktionary02
You'd better scoot before my mother gets home and sees that broken window!
Wiktionary03
The dog was scooting all over our new carpet.
Wiktionary04
If you ever see your dog scooting its hind end along the floor, chances are that anal sac irritation or impaction exists.
Wiktionary05
When you meet with your club, park in front of the café or bar so the world can see your scoots.
Wiktionary06
Excuse me, but could you scoot over a little bit, please?
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