Scooting

verb

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.verbTo walk fast; to go quickly; to run away hastily.

"They scooted over to the window."

2.verbTo ride on a scooter.

3.verb(of an animal) To move with the forelegs while sitting, so that the floor rubs against its rear end.

"The dog was scooting all over our new carpet."

4.verbTo move sideways (especially along a seat for multiple people), usually to make room for someone else (to sit, stand, etc.).

"Do you mind scooting a bit to the left?"

5.verbTo dispatch someone or something at speed.

6.verbTo squirt.

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