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- DictionaryScur·ry/ˈskərē/
verb
- 1. (of a person or small animal) move hurriedly with short quick steps: "pedestrians scurried for cover"
noun
- 1. a situation of hurried and confused movement: "I was in such a scurry"
noun. , plural scur·ries. a scurrying rush: the scurry of little feet on the stairs. a short run or race. scurry. / ˈskʌrɪ / verb. to move about or proceed hurriedly. intr to whirl about. noun. the act or sound of scurrying. a brisk light whirling movement, as of snow. horse racing a short race or sprint. Discover More. Word History and Origins.
Scurry means to move quickly, at a frenzied pace, and often also implies the urge to hide. When you come upon a mouse in your house, chances are it will scurry away. Think of scurry this way — anytime you describe someone as scurrying, you're comparing them to a mouse.
5 days ago · 1. to move about or proceed hurriedly. 2. (intransitive) to whirl about. noun Word forms: plural -ries. 3. the act or sound of scurrying. 4. a brisk light whirling movement, as of snow.
Definition of scurry verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Apr 25, 2024 · 1. to move about or proceed hurriedly. 2. (intransitive) to whirl about. noun Word forms: plural -ries. 3. the act or sound of scurrying. 4. a brisk light whirling movement, as of snow.
1. to move about or proceed hurriedly. 2. ( intr) to whirl about. n, pl -ries. 3. the act or sound of scurrying. 4. a brisk light whirling movement, as of snow. 5. (Horse Racing) horse racing a short race or sprint. [C19: probably shortened from hurry-scurry]
verb. uk / ˈskʌri / us. scurry along/around/away, etc. Add to word list. to walk quickly or run because you are in a hurry: I saw Gina scurrying around, getting everything ready. (Definition of scurry from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of scurry. in Chinese (Traditional) 碎步快跑… See more.
