scoot

Definition

  • verb: to go or leave suddenly and quickly
  • verb: to move swiftly
  • often + 'over'
  • synonyms: barrel, beeline, bolt

Examples

  • She talked to us for a few minutes before 'scooting' off to some appointment.

  • She 'scooted' her chair back a few inches.

  • I'm late, so I have to 'scoot'. [='run']

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) She is so pretty. Her skin is luminous. Maybe we should try tanning. -Yeah. In the tub I just- I scoot myself under, just like now, like this, and then the water just... We are so gross. I think I figured it out when I was like three or something. I use, I take the shower head... (..)
    2017 Lady Bird