scoot

verb

scooted; scooting; scoots

intransitive verb

1
: to move swiftly
2
: to slide especially while seated
scoot over and let me sit down
scoot noun

Examples of scoot in a Sentence

She talked to us for a few minutes before scooting off to some appointment. She scooted her chair back a few inches. He scooted closer to the table.
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Word History

Etymology

perhaps alteration of earlier scout, of unknown origin

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of scoot was in 1758

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Cite this Entry

“Scoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scoot. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

scoot

verb
1
: to go suddenly and swiftly : dart
2
: to slide especially while seated
scoot over
scoot noun

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