Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scroop

verb

/skruːp/

Definition

A slight noise or rustling sound made by certain fabrics or surfaces when they are rubbed or touched.

Examples

As she walked across the room, her silk dress made a pleasant scroop with each step.
The leaves scrooped underfoot as we explored the forest.
He noticed the fabric scrooped pleasantly when he brushed his hand across it.

Meaning

The term ‘scroop’ refers to the distinct sound produced by certain materials, especially silk or finely woven fabrics, which can be described as a soft, crunching noise when they are moved.