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View usage for: (skʌri, US skɜːri) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense scurries, present participle scurrying, past tense, past participle scurried1. verbWhen people or small animals scurry somewhere, they move there quickly and hurriedly, especially because they are frightened. [written] The attack began, sending residents scurrying for cover. [+ for] The rats scurry around, searching for scraps of food in the rubbish. [Also V prep/adv ]Synonyms: hurry, race, dash, fly More Synonyms of scurry 2. verbIf people scurry to do something, they do it as soon as they can. [written] Pictures of starving children have sent many people scurrying to donate money. [VERB to-infinitive] More Synonyms of scurry scurry in British English (ˈskʌrɪ) verbWord forms: -ries, -rying or -ried1. to move about or proceed hurriedly 2. (intransitive) to whirl about nounWord forms: plural -ries3. the act or sound of scurrying 4. a brisk light whirling movement, as of snow 5. horse racing a short race or sprint Word origin C19: probably shortened from hurry-scurryscurry in American English (ˈskɜri) verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈscurried or ˈscurrying1. to run hastily; scamper noun3. the act or sound of scurrying Word origin < hurry-scurry, redupl. of hurry, prob. suggested by scour 2Examples of 'scurry' in a sentencescurry British English: scurry VERB When people or small animals scurry somewhere, they move there quickly and hurriedly, especially because they are frightened. The heavy rain sent residents scurrying for cover. - American English: scurry
- Brazilian Portuguese: sair correndo
- Chinese: > 急促跑尤指因受惊而
- European Spanish: escabullirse
- French: filer
- German: eilen
- Italian: correre
- Japanese: あわてて走る
- Korean: 허둥지둥 달리다
- European Portuguese: sair a correr
- Latin American Spanish: escabullirse
Chinese translation of 'scurry'Definition to run quickly with short steps The attack began, sending residents scurrying for cover. Synonyms Opposites wander , stroll , amble , saunter , toddle , mooch (slang) , mosey (informal) Definition a quick hurrying movement or the sound of this movement a mad scurry for a suitable venue Additional synonymsDefinition energetic and noisy activity the hustle and bustle of modern life Synonyms activity, to-do, stir, excitement, hurry, fuss, flurry, haste, agitation, commotion, ado, tumult, hurly-burly, pother (literary) Definition to move or throw swiftly and suddenly She darted away through the trees. Synonyms dash, run, race, shoot, fly, speed, spring, tear, rush, bound, flash, hurry, sprint, bolt, hasten, whizz, haste, flit, scootDefinition to move hastily Suddenly she dashed out into the garden. Synonyms rush, run, race, shoot, fly, career, speed, spring, tear, bound, hurry, barrel (along) (informal), sprint, bolt, dart, hasten, scurry, haste, stampede, burn rubber (informal), make haste, hotfoot- scupper
- scurrility
- scurrilous
- scurry
- scurvy
- scuttle
- sea
Additional synonymsDefinition to move very quickly or suddenly I flew downstairs. Synonyms rush, race, shoot, career, speed, tear, dash, hurry, barrel (along) (informal), sprint, bolt, dart, zoom, hare (British, informal), hasten, whizz (informal), scoot, scamper, burn rubber (informal), be off like a shot (informal) Definition to travel as fast as possible They raced away out of sight. Synonyms run, fly, career, speed, tear, dash, hurry, barrel (along) (informal), dart, gallop, zoom, hare (British, informal), hasten, burn rubber (informal), go like a bomb (British, New Zealand, informal), run like mad (informal) Definition to run about hurriedly or quickly The flash sent the foxes scampering away. Synonyms run, dash, dart, fly, hurry, sprint, romp, beetle, hasten, scuttle, scurry, scoot, hie (archaic) Definition to leave or move quickly He scooted up the stairs. Synonyms dash, run, dart, sprint, bolt, zip, scuttle, scurry, scamper, skitter, skedaddle (informal), skirr Definition to run before a gale heavy, rain-laden clouds scudding across the sky Synonyms fly, race, speed, shoot, blow, sail, skimDefinition to run with short quick steps Two very small children scuttled away. Synonyms run, scurry, scamper, rush, hurry, scramble, hare (British, informal), bustle, beetle, scud, hasten, scoot, scutter (British, informal) Definition to glide smoothly over (a surface) seagulls skimming over the waves Synonyms glide, fly, coast, plane, sail, float, brush, dart, scudDefinition to run or cycle a short distance at top speed He sprinted to the car. Synonyms run, race, shoot, tear, dash, barrel (along) (informal, US, Canadian), dart, hare (British, informal), whizz (informal), scamper, hotfoot, go like a bomb (British, New Zealand, informal), put on a burst of speed, go at top speed Definition a round of intense activity Her life is one long whirl of adventures. Synonyms bustle, round, series, succession, flurry, merry-go-roundDefinition to move or take somewhere swiftly She whisked out of the room. Synonyms speed, race, shoot, fly, career, tear, rush, sweep, dash, hurry, barrel (along) (informal, US, Canadian), sprint, dart, hasten, burn rubber (informal), go like the clappers (British, informal), hightail it (US, informal), wheech (Scottish, informal) |