scoot

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer un mouvement rapide ou soudain, souvent de manière informelle ou quotidienne, ou pour se déplacer en glissant sur une surface.

A verb used to indicate moving quickly or suddenly, often in a casual or informal manner.

1. Move quickly or hastilyB1informal

   To run or move very quickly, often in a hurried or sudden manner.

   se dépêcher, filer

   • She scooted across the room to answer the phone.
   • The children scooted out of the house when they heard the ice cream truck.
   • He scooted down the hallway to catch the elevator.

   Synonymesdartdashflyhurryrushscamperscurrysprintwhiskzip

   Antonymescrawlcreepdawdlelagloiter

2. Slide or shift positionB1informal

   To move a short distance, especially while sitting or sliding.

   Se déplacer en glissant

   • Can you scoot over so I can sit down?
   • She scooted her chair closer to the table.
   • He scooted along the bench to make room for his friend.

   Synonymesbudgecreepedgeinchmoveshiftshimmyslide