Scooch

Pronunciation: /skuːtʃ/

Definitions of scooch

noun a small movement or adjustment, typically made to make more space or to get comfortable

Example Sentences

A1 Can you scooch over a bit so I can sit down?

A2 I had to scooch past the crowd to get to the front of the stage.

B1 She gave the couch a little scooch to make room for her friend.

B2 The dog scooched closer to its owner for a belly rub.

C1 The scientist made a slight scooch to adjust the microscope's focus.

C2 The dancer executed a graceful scooch across the stage during the performance.

Examples of scooch in a Sentence

formal Could you please scooch over a bit so there's room for everyone at the table?

informal Hey, scooch over and make some space for me on the couch.

slang I had to scooch past the crowd to get to the front of the line.

figurative She had to scooch her way through the dense forest to find the hidden treasure.

Grammatical Forms of scooch

• past tense: scooched
• plural: scooches
• comparative: scoochier
• superlative: scoochiest
• present tense: scooch
• future tense: will scooch
• perfect tense: have scooched
• continuous tense: is scooching
• singular: scooch
• positive degree: scooch
• infinitive: to scooch
• gerund: scooching
• participle: scooched

Origin and Evolution of scooch

First Known Use: 1836 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'scooch' is believed to have originated as a colloquial term in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a slang term meaning to move or shift slightly, 'scooch' has evolved to also convey the idea of squeezing or making room for someone or something in a tight space.