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Scooting: meaning, definitions and examples

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scooting

 

[ ˈskuːtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement action

Scooting refers to the act of moving quickly or hastily in a sliding motion, often by using one's bottom or on a small vehicle like a scooter. This term can also describe a child propelling themselves forward using their legs while sitting on the ground. Scooting can be a playful action, often seen in children or pets engaging in fun movement. It can occur indoors or outdoors, and is sometimes accompanied by laughter and excitement.

Synonyms

gliding, shuffling, skimming, sliding

Examples of usage

  • The child was scooting across the floor.
  • She loved scooting down the path on her scooter.
  • The dog was scooting after the ball.
  • He was scooting around the playground with his friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "scooting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deslizamento

🇮🇳 स्कूटर चलाना

🇩🇪 Scooter fahren

🇮🇩 mengendarai skuter

🇺🇦 катання на самокаті

🇵🇱 scooterowanie

🇯🇵 スクーターに乗ること

🇫🇷 faire du scooter

🇪🇸 montar en patinete

🇹🇷 scooter sürmek

🇰🇷 스쿠터 타기

🇸🇦 ركوب السكوتر

🇨🇿 jízda na skútru

🇸🇰 scootovanie

🇨🇳 骑滑板车

🇸🇮 vožnja s skuterjem

🇮🇸 scooter ríða

🇰🇿 скутермен жүру

🇬🇪 სკუტერთან სეირნობა

🇦🇿 scooter sürmək

🇲🇽 montar en patinete

Etymology

The term 'scoot' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, initially used to describe the action of moving swiftly, usually in a playful or informal manner. The word likely derives from a combination of various dialects influenced by the sound associated with quick or abrupt movements. Over time, 'scoot' evolved to encompass various forms of light, agile movement, and later developed into derivatives like 'scooting,' which retains the essence of swift, smooth motion. The popularity of scooters in the late 20th century further cemented the term in everyday language, especially among children, as a descriptor for both adult and child interactions with wheeled vehicles. Today, 'scooting' captures a playful spirit, making it synonymous with fun and energetic movement.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,737, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.