scurry

[ skur-ee, skuhr-ee ]

verb (used without object)

, scur·ried, scur·ry·ing.

1. to go or move quickly or in haste.

verb (used with object)

, scur·ried, scur·ry·ing.

1. to send hurrying along.

noun

, plural scur·ries.

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

Second, during those final two seconds, the Rams’ video board showed shots of all those red-clad fans scurrying to the exits.

From Los Angeles Times

A missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted the center of Israel on Sunday, setting off warning sirens and sending passengers and staff scurrying for shelters at the country’s main international airport.

From Los Angeles Times

How quickly or slowly can the chyrons listing adverse reactions scurry across your screen?

From Salon

Ukrainian forces had tried to make Russia nervous - "to scurry, to send troops from one area to another and to stop our offensive in key areas, above all in Donbas" - he said.

From BBC

As students scurried in between classes and reunited with their friends at Venice High School, we were able to ask them: What did they choose to wear and why?

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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