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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He scooted the chair as close to Mom’s as he could.

From Literature

I scoot farther down the bench to hear better.

From Literature

I scoot CPU off my lap and climb into the back with her.

From Literature

George scooted out of the way, and Owen crouched underneath the access hatch.

From Literature

But today, instead of sitting across from or behind them like she usually did, Alicia motioned for Zeke to scoot over and squeezed in next to him.

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