scoot up
B1 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To quickly move up or forward, usually in a small, easy way.
Literal meaning: To scoot (move quickly) upward or forward — transparent.
Meanings
1 B1 informal
To move upward quickly with a light, agile movement.
"The cat scooted up the tree the moment it saw the dog approaching."
Grammar: inseparable
2 A2 informal
To move forward or closer along a seat or surface.
"Scoot up to the front of the queue if you want to be served first."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Informal and conversational. Used for physical movement, both upward (climbing a tree) and forward (moving along a seat toward the front). Also used to ask someone to move closer.
Commonly used with
tree ladder seat chair front closer
Forms
Base
scoot up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
scoots up
he/she/it
Past simple
scooted up
yesterday
Past participle
scooted up
have + pp
-ing form
scooting up
continuous
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