scurry

[ skur-ee, skuhr-ee ]

/ ˈskɜr i, ˈskʌr i /

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verb (used without object), scur·ried, scur·ry·ing.

to go or move quickly or in haste.

verb (used with object), scur·ried, scur·ry·ing.

to send hurrying along.

noun, plural scur·ries.

a scurrying rush: the scurry of little feet on the stairs.

a short run or race.

Origin of scurry

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

Words nearby scurry

scurf, scurfy, scurrile, scurrility, scurrilous, scurry, scurvy, scurvy grass, scut, scuta, scutage

Example sentences from the Web for scurrying

Now, it seems, a fear of the sun is starting to send them scurrying back to the Victorian styles of centuries past.

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Rather than scurrying for cover like so many, she rushed to Malcolm, hoping to comfort him, hoping she could help him survive.

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One floor down, the focus of all this scurrying around was bursting into view.

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All sorts of hungry-looking people with severe haircuts are scurrying about the Right Bank.

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Will a new study showing the health risks of red meat for women send us scurrying back to the salad bar?

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Larry bounded out of bed, and such a scurrying around as there was to get ready!

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It did not notice Forrester scurrying away in the shape of an ant through the leaves and thick humus of the jungle floor.

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A movement in the corner room sent Mr. Jones scurrying to his desk.

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The officer came up on his rear, yanked him by the ear, and sent him scurrying back into the mob.

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Aunty Jane, pointing at the bundle and scolding loudly, was scurrying after him.

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British Dictionary definitions for scurrying

scurry

/ (ˈskʌrɪ) /

verb -ries, -rying or -ried

to move about or proceed hurriedly

(intr) to whirl about

noun plural -ries

the act or sound of scurrying

a brisk light whirling movement, as of snow

horse racing a short race or sprint

Word Origin for scurry

C19: probably shortened from hurry-scurry

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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

Words nearby scurry

Example sentences from the Web for scurrying

British Dictionary definitions for scurrying

verb -ries, -rying or -ried

noun plural -ries

Word Origin for scurry

BROWSE DICTIONARY

Learning

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

Words nearby scurry

Words related to scurrying

Example sentences from the Web for scurrying

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verb -ries, -rying or -ried

noun plural -ries

Word Origin for scurry

British Dictionary definitions for scurrying