Scoot over Meaning in English
expression
ˈskut/ /ˈoʊvɝ
SKOOT OH-ver
skˈuːt/ /ˈəʊvɐ
skOOT OH-vuh
Definition
To move a little bit to the side, usually to make space for someone else to sit or fit.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and friendly; usually a request between friends or family, often when sharing seats or space. Polite add-ons: 'Could you scoot over a bit?' There is no direct formal synonym. Often replaced by 'move over' in more general contexts.
Spanish: muévete un poco - hazte a un ladoPortuguese (BR): dá uma chegadinha - chega pra láPortuguese (PT): chega-te para o lado - chega para láChinese (Simplified): 挪一下Chinese (Traditional): 挪一下Hindi: ज़रा खिसकोArabic: تزحزح قليلاًBengali: সরো - একটু সরে যাওRussian: подвинься - подвиньтесьJapanese: ちょっと詰めて - ずれてVietnamese: xích qua - nhích quaKorean: 조금 옆으로 가다 - 옆으로 비켜 주다Turkish: yana kay - biraz kayUrdu: ذرا سرک جاؤ - تھوڑا سا ہٹ جاؤIndonesian: geser - geseran
Example Sentences
Can you scoot over so I can sit down?
basic
Please scoot over and make room for your brother.
basic
He asked me to scoot over on the couch.
basic
Mind if I scoot over a bit? My legs need some space.
natural
Kids, scoot over and let grandma sit down.
natural
There's plenty of room if we all just scoot over a little.
natural