scoot
verb (used without object)
to go swiftly or hastily; dart.
scooted
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past participleof scoot.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof scoot.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
scootverb (used without object)to go swiftly or hastily; dart.
Example Sentences
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Roebuck scooted onto his hip and entered the code.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
And he didn’t take it Sunday night in Santa Clara, after his Seahawks scooted away from a helpless New England Patriots team in a one-sided 29-13 win.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026
Flanker Karen Paquin scooted in late on to take Canada past the winning margin England had amassed against Australia in Brighton last weekend.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2025
On the third-down play in question, Palmer caught a short pass from Herbert and scooted forward while on the ground.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2024
He dislodged Noor’s elbow from his back and scooted closer to the door.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
