scurry

[skur-ee, skuhr-ee]

verb (used without object)

scurried, scurrying 

1. to go or move quickly or in haste.

verb (used with object)

scurried, scurrying 

1. to send hurrying along.

noun

plural

scurries 

1. a scurrying rush.

   the scurry of little feet on the stairs.

2. a short run or race.

scurry

/ ˈskʌrɪ /

verb

1. to move about or proceed hurriedly

2. (intr) to whirl about

noun

1. the act or sound of scurrying

2. a brisk light whirling movement, as of snow

3. horse racing a short race or sprint

Word History and Origins

Origin of scurry¹

First recorded in 1800–10; extracted from hurry-scurry

Word History and Origins

Origin of scurry¹

C19: probably shortened from hurry-scurry

Example Sentences

One person scurried away covering her nose, while another confronted Anthony more directly: “How can you handle smelling like that?”

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Thousands had excitedly scurried through the entrance gates before sunrise to claim a spot in the huge 5,000-capacity grandstand on the first tee.

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"Oh my God," one young woman was heard saying, before scurrying down a hallway to tell others.

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They drove off, giving one last look at the plane as the ground crew scurried around, readying it for the next day’s drop.

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Scanning the defense for a weakness, Iamaleava scurried up the middle for a touchdown, making the right decision on what appeared to be a run-pass option play.

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Related Words

• bustle 
• dart 
• dash 
• hurry 
• rip 
• scamper 
• scoot 
• scuttle 
• sprint 
• whisk 
• zip