Scooch over Meaning in English
expression
skuːtʃ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
SKOOCH OH-ver
skuːtʃ/ /ˈəʊvɐ
SKOOCH OH-vuh
Definition
To move a short distance to the side, usually so someone else can sit or have more space.
Usage & Nuances
"Scooch over" is informal and friendly, commonly used in casual settings when sharing seats. Often used with friends or family. Say "Could you scooch over?" for polite requests. Less common outside American English; not used in formal speech.
Spanish: hazte a un lado - muévete un pocoPortuguese (BR): dá uma chegadinha - dá uma empurradinhaPortuguese (PT): chega-te mais para o lado - mexe-te um bocadinhoChinese (Simplified): 挪一下 - 挪过来一点Chinese (Traditional): 挪一下 - 挪過來一點Hindi: ज़रा सरक जाओ - थोड़ा हट जाओArabic: تحرك قليلاً - ازح قليلاًBengali: টুপি সরান - একটু সরে যানRussian: подвинуться - немного подвинутьсяJapanese: ちょっと詰めて - 少しずれるVietnamese: nhích qua - xích quaKorean: 조금 옆으로 가다 - 자리 좀 좁혀 주다Turkish: biraz kaymak - kenara çekilmekUrdu: ذرا سرک جائیں - تھوڑا سا جگہ دے دیںIndonesian: geser sedikit - bergeser
Example Sentences
Can you scooch over so I can sit down?
basic
Please scooch over a bit; I need some room.
basic
There's not much space. Let's scooch over.
basic
Hey, can you scooch over just a little?
natural
If everyone scooches over a bit, we can all fit on the couch.
natural
Mind if I scooch over next to you?
natural