scoot
UK: skuːt | US: skuːt
vi. to move or go quickly, especially by sliding or gliding
vi. (informal) to leave hastily or abruptly
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The word scoot is believed to be of imitative origin, mimicking the sound or motion of something moving quickly, such as feet sliding or a sudden darting movement. It emerged in the early 19th century in American English, possibly influenced by similar words like scud (to move swiftly) or shoot. Its informal usage for "leaving hastily" reflects its playful, onomatopoeic nature.
The child scooted across the floor on his knees.
She scooted over to make room on the bench.
"We'd better scoot before it starts raining," he said.
The cat scooted under the bed when it heard the door open.
He scooted his chair closer to the table.