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单词 scooch
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Definition of scooch in English:

scooch

(also scootch)
verb skuːtʃsko͞oCH
[no object]North American informal
  • 1Crouch or squat.

    he scooched down and rubbed the dog's head
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Or, when Deeds is practicing his proposal to Pam, he makes Emilio scooch down in his chair, pretending to be her short self, speaking her part - ‘I think about you all the time,’ etc.
  • 2Move in or pass through a tight or narrow space.

    waiters kept pressing against the table trying to scooch by
    Example sentencesExamples
    • I nodded, swung out the window, and scooched down the drainpipe.
    • I scooched into my bedroom and buried myself in my downy comforter.
    • ‘Ouch,’ says Jake, scooching in his chair closer and looking over at me, a silly grin on his face.
    • ‘Careful, you don't wanna electrocute us,’ Toni teased, scooching over to him.
    • She patted his knee and he scooched over slightly.
    • I shove the box to the side and we both scooch over to sit next to it.
    1. 2.1 Move a short distance, especially while seated.
      she scooched over to make room, then leaned against me
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Without fail he yawned and put his arm around my shoulder, scooching closer.
      • The only good news was that I was able to scooch the wine cooler out of the way, without having to remove all 30 odd bottles of wine.
      • He scooched closer to me and put his arm around my shoulder.
      • The rate at which infants conquer head lifting and begin scooching their diaper-clad behinds across the floor is now a source of concern, of angst, of keeping up with the Joneses' junior.
      • Then Sunday morning, Pete's scooching me back down to Baltimore, where I'll be meeting up with Greg & John, et al.
      • ‘Hello,’ she said as she scooched up the large trunk.
      • What's especially interesting about the debate around the library application of the child protection act is how scooched over to one side the entire thing has been.
      • At least with a rake you can scooch all the leaves into one big pile.
      • She scooched herself over to the window, and tried to bang against it quietly.

Origin

Mid 19th century: origin unknown.

 
 

Definition of scooch in US English:

scooch

(also scootch)
verbsko͞oCH
[no object]North American informal
  • 1Crouch or squat.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Or, when Deeds is practicing his proposal to Pam, he makes Emilio scooch down in his chair, pretending to be her short self, speaking her part - ‘I think about you all the time,’ etc.
  • 2Move in or pass through a restricted space.

    waiters kept trying to scooch by
    Example sentencesExamples
    • She patted his knee and he scooched over slightly.
    • ‘Ouch,’ says Jake, scooching in his chair closer and looking over at me, a silly grin on his face.
    • ‘Careful, you don't wanna electrocute us,’ Toni teased, scooching over to him.
    • I scooched into my bedroom and buried myself in my downy comforter.
    • I shove the box to the side and we both scooch over to sit next to it.
    • I nodded, swung out the window, and scooched down the drainpipe.
    1. 2.1with object Move (something) a short distance or into a restricted space.
      scooch your sleeping bags close together
      Example sentencesExamples
      • ‘Hello,’ she said as she scooched up the large trunk.
      • The only good news was that I was able to scooch the wine cooler out of the way, without having to remove all 30 odd bottles of wine.
      • He scooched closer to me and put his arm around my shoulder.
      • Then Sunday morning, Pete's scooching me back down to Baltimore, where I'll be meeting up with Greg & John, et al.
      • Without fail he yawned and put his arm around my shoulder, scooching closer.
      • What's especially interesting about the debate around the library application of the child protection act is how scooched over to one side the entire thing has been.
      • The rate at which infants conquer head lifting and begin scooching their diaper-clad behinds across the floor is now a source of concern, of angst, of keeping up with the Joneses' junior.
      • At least with a rake you can scooch all the leaves into one big pile.
      • She scooched herself over to the window, and tried to bang against it quietly.

Origin

Mid 19th century: origin unknown.

 
 
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