Scoot

Pronunciation: /ˈskuːt/

Scoot (verb)

  1. to move quickly or suddenly in a short distance.
  2. to slide or move over slightly to make space.

Examples

  • The cat scooted across the room.
  • Children often scoot when they're excited.

Common collocations: scoot away, scoot over, scoot over

Synonyms of Scoot

Informal

Antonyms of Scoot

  • — when describing slow movement
  • — when staying in one place