scoot over

verb — 2 senses

scoot over

verb
1

Colloquial To move one's sitting self or seat aside, so the other person has more space.

  • Please scoot over a little so I can sit down.
  • You look like who you say you are / So scoot over, let me drive your car.1983, ZZ Top (band), "Thug" (song)
2

Colloquial To slide (something) across or aside.

  • Scoot that ottoman over for me, would you?

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