Looking for the meaning of the word SCOOT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SCOOT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Scoot
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 18th century: of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
skuːt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
go or leave somewhere quickly
Short Definition:go or leave somewhere quickly
Examples:- they scooted off on their bikes
Definition:
slide in a sitting position
Short Definition:slide in sitting position
Examples:- she laughed when she saw me scooting down the slope on my backside
- she scooted over in the booth and made a space for him
Definition:
ride a scooter
Short Definition:ride scooter
Examples:- many children who scoot to school wear helmets
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