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hurry-up

American  
[hur-ee-uhp, huhr-] / ˈhɜr iˌʌp, ˈhʌr- /

adjective

  1. characterized by speed or the need for speed; quick.

    a hurry-up meal; a hurry-up phone call.

Etymology

Origin of hurry-up

First recorded in 1885–90; adj. use of verb phrase hurry up

Example Sentences

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Alex, Chertsey: Hurry up and get Toney signed!

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2023

Hurry up and get out of here,’” Berry said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2022

Hurry up to the school,’” recounted Ms. Kuznetsova.

From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2022

"Yo put your clothes on I'm about to come and grab you! Hurry up, we gonna be late for the club, the party already started!"

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2020

"Everybody's gone. They're all in the cafeteria, eating my Macho Nachos. Hurry up, girl."

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell

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