Scoot

/skuːt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A quick movement or action.

With a quick scoot, she grabbed the last cookie off the table.

verb

To move quickly or suddenly in a particular direction.

He had to scoot out of the way to avoid the falling branch.

To slide or move smoothly over a surface.

The children scooted across the floor on their skateboards.

To leave hastily or suddenly.

She decided to scoot before the crowd arrived.

Origin unknown, but possibly from a combination of 'scoot' and 'scoot' as a playful or child's term.

scoot over

To move aside or make room for someone or something.

scoot along

To move quickly along a surface.

scoot out

To leave a place swiftly.

slide

To move along a smooth surface by gliding.

dart

To move quickly and suddenly.

To leave abruptly or without notice.

He just scooted out of the party when he saw his ex.

To hurry up.

Scoot! We're going to be late for the movie!