Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for scoot. Search instead for scoots.
Definitions

scoot

[skoot] / skut /
VERB
hurry
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bolt dart dash hustle scamper scurry whiz zip
STRONG
accelerate expedite fly hasten move race run rush skedaddle speed split spur vamoose
WEAK
be quick beeline clear out get a move on go like lightning hurry up make haste make time make tracks move fast shake a leg step on it
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dawdle decelerate slow wait
STRONG
cease delay discourage dissuade halt hinder remain retard stay stop walk

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Hughes had blood in his mouth, and a fresh gap in his teeth wide enough to scoot a Vespa through, courtesy of a high stick to the mouth from Canada’s Sam Bennett.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

Then I’ll either get one of them Lime scooters and scoot back home or walk back.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2024

Right then, time for a scoot round the grounds.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2024

Whirring turbines bashed fish that attempted to scoot past.

From Salon • Nov. 2, 2023

I scoot over to make some room for him on the bench.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.