scoot

Plural: scoots

Verb

Verb Forms: scooted, scooting, scoots

To move quickly, often in a hurried manner.
run or move very quickly or hastily
To walk or travel fast; to go quickly.
To run away hastily; scram.
To move with the forelegs while sitting, so that the floor rubs against its rear end.
To move sideways (especially along a seat for multiple people), usually to make room for someone else (to sit, stand, etc.).
To dispatch someone or something at speed; Synonym of shoo.
To ride on a scooter.
To squirt.

Noun

A sideways shuffling or sliding motion.
A dollar.
A scooter.
A sudden flow of water; a squirt.

Examples

Do you mind scooting a bit to the left?
He had to SCOOT his strategy around after his opponent blocked his prime hook.
The dog was scooting all over our new carpet.
Would you mind scooting over for me?
You'd better scoot before my mother gets home and sees that broken window!

Origin / Etymology

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.

Synonyms

dart, dash, flash, scud, shoot, scooter#Verb

Scrabble Score: 7

scoot: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
scoot: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
scoot: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

scoot: valid Words With Friends Word