hurry-up

[ hur-ee-uhp, huhr- ]

adjective

1. characterized by speed or the need for speed; quick:

   a hurry-up meal; a hurry-up phone call.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hurry-up¹

First recorded in 1885–90; adj. use of verb phrase hurry up

Example Sentences

Hopefully he can hurry up and get it done.

From Los Angeles Times

“I had to hurry up and leave.”

From Los Angeles Times

But the Dunhill showed there is a potential alternative path for the DP World Tour that, at the very least, provides Kinnings with some leverage to give Monahan and co the hurry up.

From BBC

"We have moved into a hurry up and wait situation," he admitted.

From BBC

“Hurry up. Just get a few things and leave, don’t stay long. I can hear the drones buzzing overhead,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

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