scooch

 
Pronunciation: /skuːtʃ/
(also scootch)

verb

[no object] North American informal
  • 1crouch or squat: he scooched down and rubbed the dog’s head
  • 2move in or pass through a tight or narrow space: waiters kept pressing against the table trying to scooch by
  • move a short distance, especially while seated: she scooched over to make room, then leaned against me

Origin:

mid 19th century: origin unknown