About The Word Scurry

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Scurry

Scurry Meaning & Definition
Scurry Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Scurry?

[n] rushing about hastily in an undignified way
[v] to move about or proceed hurriedly; "so terrified by the extraordinary ebbing of the sea that they scurried to higher ground."

Synonyms | Synonyms for Scurry: scamper | scamper | scramble | scuttle | skitter

Related Terms | Find terms related to Scurry:

See Also | haste | hurry | run | rush | rushing

Scurry In Webster's Dictionary

\Scur"ry\, v. i. [Cf. {Scur}, {Skirr}.] To hasten away or along; to move rapidly; to hurry; as, the rabbit scurried away.
\Scur"ry\, n. Act of scurring; hurried movement.

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