scoot

Everyday

1. (informal) To scoot is to go somewhere quickly or leave quickly. tree →
2. To scoot is to ride a scooter, pushing with one foot. tree →
3. (US informal) To scoot over is to move a little to make room. tree →

In the lessons

Everyday, friendly talk: «scoot over» on a bench, «scoot to school» on a scooter, «I'd better scoot» = I must go. Phrases: «scoot over», «scoot off», «scoot along».

Examples

• Scoot over so I can sit down. tree →
• I scooted to school on my scooter. tree →
• The mouse scooted under the fridge. tree →
• I'd better scoot or I'll be late. tree →
• The kids scooted round the park. tree →
• She scooted off before anyone could stop her. tree →
• W'en ole man Rabbit say scoot,' dey scooted, en w'en ole Miss Rabbit say 'scat,' dey scatted. tree →

Note

Informal word. Related to «scooter». Regular verb.