scoot over


scoot over

1. To move slightly to the side, especially while seated. Hey, scoot over so I can fit another chair at the table. Would you mind scooting over? I'd like to sit here too.2. To move or cause to move someone or something that is on the ground slightly to the side. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "scoot" and "over." Help me scoot this table over so everyone will be able to fit in the kitchen. Just scoot the kids over a little bit so that you have room to sit down here.See also: over, scoot

scoot over

to slide sideways while seated. Scoot over and let me sit down. If you scoot over, we can get another person in this row.See also: over, scoot

scoot over

Move to the side, especially to make room. For example, If you scoot over a little I'll have room to sit down. [Colloquial; first half of 1900s] See also: over, scoot

scoot over

v.1. To move or slide to the side: Can you scoot over so that I can sit down?2. To move or slide something to the side: Scoot your chair over so we can talk.See also: over, scoot