scurry
Americanverb (used without object)
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to go or move quickly or in haste.
verb (used with object)
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to send hurrying along.
noun
plural
scurries-
a scurrying rush.
the scurry of little feet on the stairs.
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a short run or race.
verb
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to move about or proceed hurriedly
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(intr) to whirl about
noun
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the act or sound of scurrying
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a brisk light whirling movement, as of snow
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horse racing a short race or sprint
Etymology
Origin of scurry
First recorded in 1800–10; extracted from hurry-scurry
Example Sentences
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Or the opportunity to introduce him to some innocent bystander so they can scurry away.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
Once one side has been effectively tagged with responsibility, they’ll scurry for a way out.
From Slate • Oct. 1, 2025
The home side were the happier to scurry to the dressing room.
From BBC • Aug. 3, 2025
How quickly or slowly can the chyrons listing adverse reactions scurry across your screen?
From Salon • Sep. 12, 2024
“Will you be the eagle or the mouse, Rowan? Will you soar or will you scurry away? For those are the only two choices today.”
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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