scurry
verb (used without object), scur·ried, scur·ry·ing.
verb (used with object), scur·ried, scur·ry·ing.
noun, plural scur·ries.
Origin of scurry
Related Words for scurrying
whisk, zip, scamper, rip, dart, dash, scoot, sprint, hurry, bustle, scuttle, shoot, fly, rush, run, whirl, tear, scud, race, skimExamples from the Web for scurrying
Contemporary Examples of scurrying
Now, it seems, a fear of the sun is starting to send them scurrying back to the Victorian styles of centuries past.
Rather than scurrying for cover like so many, she rushed to Malcolm, hoping to comfort him, hoping she could help him survive.
One floor down, the focus of all this scurrying around was bursting into view.
All sorts of hungry-looking people with severe haircuts are scurrying about the Right Bank.
Will a new study showing the health risks of red meat for women send us scurrying back to the salad bar?
Historical Examples of scurrying
A few minutes later the men were scurrying around to their positions.
The Cruise of the Dry DockT. S. Stribling
I was off to the hedge, Charlotte picking herself up and scurrying after.
The Golden AgeKenneth Grahame
But it was only for a second, and then he was scurrying off as fast as a frightened Squirrel could.
The Adventures of Buster BearThornton W. Burgess
This was literally true, for he was right at the heels of the scurrying Bob.
Frontier Boys in FriscoWyn Roosevelt
His first impression was a jumble—eyes, scurrying movement, and bulk.
Cat and MouseRalph Williams