scurry

Definition of scurry

Verbs

to move about or proceed hurriedly
Synonyms:
scamper, scuttle, skitter
Types:
crab
scurry sideways like a crab
Type of:
run
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

Nouns

rushing about hastily in an undignified way
Synonyms:
scamper, scramble
Type of:
haste, hurry, rush, rushing
the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

Vocabulary Lists for scurry

GRE Super 4800 Plus »(4851 words)
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Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" Chapters 1-10 »(164 words)
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Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" Chapters 21-31 »(129 words)
Vocabulary study list for Harper Lee's "To Kill a...
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John Steinbeck's "Grapes of Wrath" Chapters 17-20 »(113 words)
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Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club" Chapter 1 »(66 words)
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/sk-/ words »(15 words)
Words beginning with the /sk/ sound suggesting brisk...
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William Golding's "Lord of the Flies" Chapters 1-6 »(194 words)
Vocabulary study list for William Golding's "Lord of...
  • scavenge
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Words that contain scurry

scurrying