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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishTo slide or budge yourself over a short distance, usually to make room.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
scooch over
scooch closer
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Word forms
- Plural
- scooches
- Third person singular
- scooches
- Past tense
- scooched
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Could you _____ over so I can sit down too?
Etymology
Probably a variant of "scouch," likely influenced by the similar word "scoot."
Rhymes for scooch
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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.
