English · Word Candidate

scooter

/ˈskuːtə(ɹ)/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: scooters · scootering · scootered

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A kick scooter or push scooter; a human-powered land vehicle with a handlebar, deck and wheels that is propelled by a rider pushing off the ground.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

An electric version of the kick scooter.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To ride on a scooter.

Verb

But execs at parent company Piaggio noticed something odd as they scootered back and forth to their Manhattan offices […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “scooter” mean?

A kick scooter or push scooter; a human-powered land vehicle with a handlebar, deck and wheels that is propelled by a rider pushing off the ground.

Is “scooter” formal or informal?

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