scooch

/skutʃ/
verb
  1. To move a short distance, especially by sliding or shifting one's body while seated.
    • He scooched his chair forward to get a better view of the screen.
    • The toddler scooched closer to her mother on the couch.
    • Can you scooch over so I can sit down?
  2. To move something slightly to a different position.
    • I scooched the rug under the table so it wouldn't stick out.
    • She scooched the vase a few inches to the left.
    • He scooched the book back into its place on the shelf.
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