Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scooch

verb
/skuːtʃ/
Definition
To move or slide oneself to a different position, often in a small or awkward way.
Examples
  • “Could you scooch over a bit so I can sit down?”
  • “He had to scooch back in his chair to let his friend in.”
  • “Please scooch the box to the right to make room on the table.”
Meaning
To shift or adjust one’s position in a minor way, typically to make space for someone or something.
Synonyms
  • shift
  • slide
  • move
  • adjust