scoot
1 of 1verb/skut/
Forms:scoots,scooting,scooted,scooted
1
to move quickly and suddenly, often with a light or nimble motion
- Startled by the loud noise, the cat scooted under the bed.
- The children scooted across the playground to join their friends.
- Trying to catch the bus, she scooted down the street.
- Realizing they were late, the students scooted into the classroom.
- In a hurry to answer the phone, she scooted across the room.