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In some senses, scoot is marked as slang. Watch for register when choosing this word.
noun
A sideways shuffling or sliding motion.
Instinctively, he lifted the chair a fraction, and gave it a little scoot away from her.
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verb
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.
If you ever see your dog scooting its hind end along the floor, chances are that anal sac irritation or impaction exists.
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.
He scooted us out of the study and turned off the light […]
verb
To ride on a scooter.