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Definitions

scoot

[skoot] / skut /
VERB
hurry
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bolt dart dash hustle scamper scurry whiz zip
STRONG
accelerate expedite fly hasten move race run rush skedaddle speed split spur vamoose
WEAK
be quick beeline clear out get a move on go like lightning hurry up make haste make time make tracks move fast shake a leg step on it
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dawdle decelerate slow wait
STRONG
cease delay discourage dissuade halt hinder remain retard stay stop walk

Example Sentences

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Hughes had blood in his mouth, and a fresh gap in his teeth wide enough to scoot a Vespa through, courtesy of a high stick to the mouth from Canada’s Sam Bennett.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

Then I’ll either get one of them Lime scooters and scoot back home or walk back.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2024

Two balls into a new spell, Bumrah got one to scoot into off stump, leaving Stokes to drop his bat and throw out his hands in frustration.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2024

Whirring turbines bashed fish that attempted to scoot past.

From Salon • Nov. 2, 2023

I scoot even further, straining against the seat belt.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day