Scooch Meaning in English
word
skuːtʃ
SKOOCH
skuːtʃ
SKOOCH
Definition
To move yourself or something a short distance, usually by sliding or shifting in a small, informal way.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and often playful; common in American English. Usually used with 'over', 'up', or 'a little bit' (e.g., 'scooch over'). Rarely used in formal writing. Do not confuse with 'scoot', which is also informal but subtly different.
Spanish: moverse un poco - acurrucarse (infantil/coloquial)Portuguese (BR): chegar pra lá - arrastar-se (ligeiramente, informal)Portuguese (PT): chegar-se - deslizar (um pouco, informal)Chinese (Simplified): 挪一下 - 移动一点（口语）Chinese (Traditional): 挪一下 - 移動一點（口語）Hindi: थोड़ा सरकना - थोड़ा खिसकना (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: ازحف قليلاً - تحرك قليلاً (عامية)Bengali: সামান্য সরে যাওয়া - একটু পিছলে যাওয়াRussian: подвинутьсяJapanese: ちょっと動く - ちょっとずれるVietnamese: nhích - dịch nhẹKorean: 조금 움직이다 - 조금 옮기다Turkish: hafifçe kaymak - biraz yanaşmakUrdu: تھوڑا سا سرکنا - ہلکا سا کھسکناIndonesian: geser sedikit - bergeser sedikit
Example Sentences
Can you scooch a little to the left?
basic
The chair is blocking the door, can you scooch it over?
basic
Please scooch closer so everyone fits in the photo.
basic
Mind if I scooch past you to grab my bag?
natural
Hey, could you scooch over so I have some room?
natural
We all had to scooch together on one bench.
natural