verb

scoot

skoot

Scoot (verb) means to move quickly, especially to leave in a hurry. Example: “I need to scoot — my meeting starts in five minutes.”

verb

To move quickly, especially to leave in a hurry.

"I need to scoot — my meeting starts in five minutes."

"The cat scooted under the sofa when the doorbell rang."

To slide over slightly, usually while seated, to make room.

"Scoot down so your sister can sit next to you."

How to use scoot

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo move fast or slide over — used both for a quick exit and for shuffling sideways.

Easily confused with

scooch →

Common pairings

scoot over scoot along time to scoot

Word forms

scooted past tense, scooted past tense, scooted past tense, scoots plural, scoots plural, scoots plural, scoots singular, scoots singular, scoots singular

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Etymology

Origin uncertain; possibly from Old Norse skjóta, "to shoot," or related to older English words for scampering quickly.

Origin: Old Norse

Synonyms

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Rhymes for scoot

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Frequently asked questions

What does “scoot” mean?

The word “scoot” means to move quickly, especially to leave in a hurry. In plain terms, to move fast or slide over — used both for a quick exit and for shuffling sideways.

How do you pronounce “scoot”?

“Scoot” is pronounced skoot (/skuːt/ in IPA).

How do you use “scoot” in a sentence?

Here is “scoot” used in a sentence: “I need to scoot — my meeting starts in five minutes.”

What part of speech is “scoot”?

“Scoot” is a verb.

Where does the word “scoot” come from?

The word “scoot” comes from Old Norse. Origin uncertain; possibly from Old Norse skjóta, "to shoot," or related to older English words for scampering quickly.

How many meanings does “scoot” have?

“Scoot” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to move quickly, especially to leave in a hurry.

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