Scooted: meaning, definitions and examples

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scooted

 

[ หˆskuหtษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement action

Scooted refers to the act of moving quickly or hastily from one place to another, often in a way that is somewhat casual or playful. It can imply a sense of urgency or excitement in the way someone moves, typically involving a short distance. The term is commonly used to describe children who quickly slide or glide along a surface, but it can also apply to adults in more informal contexts. The action is often characterized by a lighthearted or spontaneous nature.

Synonyms

darted, glided, slid, zipped

Examples of usage

  • The child scooted across the floor on his knees.
  • She scooted over to make space for her friend.
  • The cat scooted away when it heard a loud noise.
  • He scooted down the hallway to catch the bus.

Translations

Translations of the word "scooted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น deslizou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฟเคธเคฒ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gerutscht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meluncur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธัะปะธะทะฝัƒะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zjechaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ™ในใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท glissรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ resbalรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaydฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ๋„๋Ÿฌ์กŒ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุฒู„ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sklouzla

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skฤบzol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆป‘ๅŠจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ drsel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rennt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปะถั‹ะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒขแƒงแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrรผลŸdรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ resbalรณ

Etymology

The word 'scoot' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the dialectal word 'scoot', which means to move quickly or to slide along. This term is believed to have been influenced by the action of sliding, particularly in children's play, where it was used to describe the quick movements of small children. The usage of 'scooted' as the past tense form emerged as the word gained popularity in American English. Over time, its application extended beyond children to encompass any quick or hasty movement, reflecting a sense of urgency or playful movement. Today, 'scooted' is commonly used in various contexts, from casual conversation to descriptive narratives in literature.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,306, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.