The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SCOOTING
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What does SCOOTING mean?
SCOOTING verb- To walk fast; to go quickly; to run away hastily.
- To ride on a scooter.
- (of an animal) To move with the forelegs while sitting, so that the floor rubs against its rear end.
- To move sideways (especially along a seat for multiple people), usually to make room for someone else (to sit, stand, etc.).
- To dispatch someone or something at speed.
- To squirt.