scooch

1 of 1verb

/skutʃ/

Forms:scooches,scooching,scooched,scooched

to crouch or squat down slightly

The cat scooched down, ready to pounce on the unsuspecting prey.
To get a better view, she scooched closer to the edge of the crowd.
He scooched next to the fireplace to warm his hands on a chilly evening.
In the cramped space, the passengers had to scooch together to allow more people on the crowded bus.
During the picnic, they scooched down on the blanket to enjoy the view of the sunset.