Scootches

Part of speech: verb, noun

Definitions

1. To move or slide quickly and with a slight effort in a particular direction; to shift or adjust a position slightly; to squeeze through a narrow space discreetly or hurriedly
2. To navigate swiftly by sliding or shifting oneself in a given direction; to make minor adjustments to one's location or seating; to maneuver through confined spaces with minimal disturbance
3. To propel oneself quickly in a sideways or forward manner; to make small changes in placement or position; to pass through a tight area with agility or speed

Etymology: "Scootches" is simply the third-person singular present form of the verb "scootch," which means to slide slightly sideways, usually while seated, as when you shuffle along a bench to make room. The base verb is a variant of "scoot," which has roughly the same sense of moving quickly or sliding along a surface, with the added "-ch" giving the action a small, sideways, shuffling quality.

Synonyms: shifts, slides, moves, scrambles, scratches

Antonyms: stays, halts, freezes, remains, stops