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scoot

The correct spelling is scoot.

How to pronounce scoot

noun

Say it like: Scoo-t

The correct spelling is scoot. A dollar. For example: "They scooted over to the window."

Usage Examples

They scooted over to the window.

The dog was scooting all over our new carpet.

Do you mind scooting a bit to the left?

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A dollar.
  2. 2.A scooter.
  3. 3.A sideways shuffling or sliding motion.
  4. 4.A sudden flow of water; a squirt.

verb

  1. 1.To walk fast; to go quickly; to run away hastily.
  2. 2.To ride on a scooter.
  3. 3.(of an animal) To move with the forelegs while sitting, so that the floor rubs against its rear end.
  4. 4.To move sideways (especially along a seat for multiple people), usually to make room for someone else (to sit, stand, etc.).
  5. 5.To dispatch someone or something at speed.

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