scooched
Moved a smidge
Scooched is the past tense of scooch, meaning to move over or slide a short distance, usually while seated: She scooched over to make room on the bench.
It can also mean to crouch or squeeze into a tight space: He scooched down behind the couch.
The word is informal and often implies a small, shuffling adjustment rather than a full repositioning.
Changed place or position
- slidMoved smoothly across
- budgedMoved slightly
- movedChanged location or felt
- wiggledMoved with twisting motions
edged · inched · repositioned · adjusted · nudged · shimmied · scooted · shuffled
Held affectionately close
- nestledSettled into a sheltered position
- snuggledDrew close for warmth
- huddledCrowded closely together
- leaned inBent forward toward
nuzzled · squeezed in · tucked in · curled up · burrowed · crowded together
Fixed tightly between surfaces
- squeezedPressed firmly together
- crammedOverfilled or overstuffed
- packedFilled to capacity
- jammedUnable to move freely
compressed · fit · slotted · shoehorned · tucked · inserted · sandwiched · slipped in
shifted
Changed place or position
wiggled · edged · inched · repositioned · adjusted · nudged · shimmied · scooted · shuffled · sidled
cuddled
Held affectionately close
- nestledSettled into a sheltered position
- snuggledDrew close for warmth
- huddledCrowded closely together
leaned in · nuzzled · squeezed in · tucked in · curled up · burrowed · crowded together
wedged
Fixed tightly between surfaces
jammed · compressed · fit · slotted · shoehorned · tucked · inserted · sandwiched · slipped in · crowded
scoochedspread out
Extended over distance
sprawled · stretched out · expanded · extended · splayed