English · Phrasal verb Attested

scoot up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Synonym of scoot over.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trượt hoặc di chuyển sang bên

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To lean or move forward on a seat, such as to reach something in front or to allow someone behind.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ngả hoặc di chuyển về phía trước trên ghế

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “scoot up” mean?

Synonym of scoot over.

Is “scoot up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.