scoot

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   to move quickly or hastily, often with a sense of urgency or excitement

   The children scooted off to play as soon as the bell rang.

2. 2
   verb

   to slide or shift over slightly, often to make room for someone or something

   Could you scoot over a bit so I can sit down?

3. 3
   verb

   (informal) to leave quickly

   I'd better scoot before it gets dark.

scoot (informal Modern English, 'to move quickly or slide over'); origin uncertain, attested from the 18th century, possibly of Scandinavian origin.

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