verb

scooch

skooch

Scooch (verb) means Informal: to shift or move slightly, usually while seated. Example: “Could you scooch over so I can sit down too?”

verb

Informal: to shift or move slightly, usually while seated.

"Could you scooch over so I can sit down too?"

"She scooched closer to see the screen better."

How to use scooch

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo slide or budge yourself over a short distance, usually to make room.

Easily confused with

scoot →

Common pairings

scooch over scooch closer

Word forms

scooched past tense, scooches plural, scooches singular

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Etymology

Probably a variant of "scouch," likely influenced by the similar word "scoot."

Rhymes for scooch

pooch hooch mooch gooch cooch brooch smooch

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Frequently asked questions

What does “scooch” mean?

The word “scooch” means informal: to shift or move slightly, usually while seated. In plain terms, to slide or budge yourself over a short distance, usually to make room.

How do you pronounce “scooch”?

“Scooch” is pronounced skooch (/skut͡ʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “scooch” in a sentence?

Here is “scooch” used in a sentence: “Could you scooch over so I can sit down too?”

What part of speech is “scooch”?

“Scooch” is a verb.