English Explanatory Dictionary

scooch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To shift, move aside, or scoot over.
  2. To crouch.
noun
  1. A small amount; a skosh.

Pronunciation

/skut͡ʃ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-scooch.wav

Word forms

scooch scooches scooching scooched scootch skooch skootch

Etymology

Probably a variation of scouch (though Etymonline claims it modern and "imitative"). The verb sense "shift, scoot" is probably influenced by scoot.

Synonyms

skosh skoosh ace atom atomy aught bissel bit crumb glimpse dab damn dash diddly glint dot spatter drop dusting fleck glimmer hint flip flyspeck grain halfpennyworth inch iota jot lick mite modicum molecule morceau morsel mote ooch ounce particle pennyworth piece pinch relish scantling semblance scent scintilla scooch scrap scruple shred skerrick sliver smattering smidge smidgen smidget smidgy smitch smithereen

Derived words

scooch over
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