scoot

verb

ˈsküt How to pronounce scoot (audio)
scooted; scooting; scoots
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intransitive verb

1
: to move swiftly
2
: to slide especially while seated
scoot over and let me sit down
scoot noun

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Examples of scoot in a Sentence

She talked to us for a few minutes before scooting off to some appointment. She scooted her chair back a few inches. He scooted closer to the table.
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Gordon ran with a head of steam through the opening and stiff-armed veteran safety Harrison Smith at the next level to scoot down the sideline. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 His eyes are on the screen as Jefferson scoots in from his outside receiver position and launches into a block with his shoulder against a Green Bay Packers cornerback. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 The vehicle found traction where no other truck could have, and simultaneously scooted away from danger and up the obstacle. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 12 Aug. 2026 In the video, the person is seen getting into a defensive stance and then laughing and kicking at the sea lion, which then turned and scooted away. — Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for scoot

Word History

Etymology

perhaps alteration of earlier scout, of unknown origin

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of scoot was in 1758

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“Scoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scoot. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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scoot

verb
ˈsküt How to pronounce scoot (audio)
1
: to go suddenly and swiftly : dart
2
: to slide especially while seated
scoot over
scoot noun
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