scoot
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
noun
verb
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to go or cause to go quickly or hastily; dart or cause to dart off or away
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to squirt
noun
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the act of scooting
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a squirt
Etymology
Origin of scoot
1750–60; probably < Old Norse skota to push or skjōta to shoot 1
Example Sentences
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Wilson, a veteran of Singapore Airlines’ budget carrier Scoot, was brought in as Air India’s CEO after the company was taken private by Tata Sons, linked to one of India’s largest conglomerates.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
SIA and its low-cost airline, Scoot, carried 10.9 million passengers in the three months ended December, up 6.3% from a year ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
Singapore Airlines and its low-cost carrier Scoot have similarly cancelled some flights — though Singapore’s airport website shows that other flights to and from Bali have continued to run on Wednesday.
From BBC • Nov. 13, 2024
Scoot Henderson scored 20 points for the Trail Blazers.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2024
Scoot crawled across the broken floor and over to a heap of shelves that were covered with sand.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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