Scoot Meaning in English
word
/ˈskut/
skoot
/skˈuːt/
skoot
Definition
To move quickly in a particular direction, often in a playful or informal way; or to leave a place quickly.
Usage & Nuances
Informal or playful; often used to describe small, quick movements, especially by children or animals. Can mean 'move over a little' in a seat ('scoot over'), or 'leave quickly.' Less serious than 'run' or 'dash.' 'Scoot' can sound friendly or urgent depending on tone.
Spanish: moverse rápido - largarse - deslizarsePortuguese (BR): sair correndo - deslizar - passar rapidamentePortuguese (PT): sair rapidamente - deslizar - passar depressaChinese (Simplified): 快溜走 - 挪动 - 赶紧离开Chinese (Traditional): 快溜走 - 挪動 - 趕緊離開Hindi: जल्दी भाग जाना - खिसकनाArabic: يندفع بسرعة - ينزلق - يهرب بسرعةBengali: সরে যাওয়া - তাড়াতাড়ি চলে যাওয়াRussian: подвинуться - улизнутьJapanese: さっと動く - 移動するVietnamese: nhích - chuồnKorean: 슬쩍 움직이다 - 쏜살같이 가다Turkish: kaymak - hızlıca gitmekUrdu: سرکنا - فوراً نکل جاناIndonesian: menggeser - cepat pergi
Example Sentences
Please scoot over so I can sit down.
basic
The kids scooted across the playground.
basic
He told us to scoot before the teacher saw.
basic
If you scoot over a bit, we can all fit on the couch.
natural
I have to scoot—my bus is almost here.
natural
She scooted her chair closer to the desk to start working.
natural