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Shoos

To induce someone or something to leave.

📖 Definitions of "Shoos"

verb
  1. 1

    To induce someone or something to leave.

    "Don't just shoo away mosquitoes, kill them!"

  2. 2

    To leave under inducement.

    "You kids had better shoo before your parents get a call."

  3. 3

    To usher someone.

    "Shoo the visitor in."

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Shoos"

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WordDefinition
shoo offverb(transitive) To send away; to shoo.
shoo awayverb(transitive) to get rid of, to chase away
dispelsverb(transitive) To remove (fears, doubts, objections etc.) by proving them unjustified.
accostsverb(transitive) To approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request.
scurriesverbTo run with quick light steps, to scamper.
toddlesverb(slang, endearing) A child or toddler.
wandersverb(intransitive) To move without purpose or specified destination; often in search of livelihood.
sneaksverb(intransitive) To creep or go stealthily; to come or go while trying to avoid detection, as a person who does not wish to be seen.
leersverb(intransitive) To look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.
moochesverbTo beg, cadge, or sponge; to exploit or take advantage of others for personal gain.
waddlesverb(intransitive) To walk with short steps, tilting the body from side to side.
sauntersverb(intransitive) To stroll, or walk at a leisurely pace.
coaxesverb(transitive) To wheedle or persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.
rustlesverb(ergative) To move (something) with a soft crackling sound.
fondlesverb(transitive) To touch or stroke lovingly.
scampersverb(intransitive) To run lightly and quickly, especially in a playful or undignified manner.
plopsverbTo make the sound of an object dropping into a body of liquid.
muttersverba municipality in the Innsbruck-Land district in the Austrian state of Tyrol.
skulksverbTo move in a stealthy or furtive way; to come or go while trying to avoid detection.
cajolesverb(ambitransitive) To persuade someone to do something which they are reluctant to do, especially by flattery or promises; to coax.

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