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scurry

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scurry /ˈskɚri/ verb
scurries; scurried; scurrying
scurry
/ˈskɚri/
verb
scurries; scurried; scurrying
Learner's definition of SCURRY
always followed by an adverb or preposition [no object]
: to move quickly and with short steps碎步疾行
TOEFL BNC: 12344 COCA: 9351

scurry

verb

scur·​ry ˈskər-ē How to pronounce scurry (audio)
ˈskə-rē
scurried; scurrying

intransitive verb

1
: to move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
2
: to move around in an agitated, confused, or fluttering manner
scurry noun

Example Sentences

She scurried off to finish the job. Mice scurried around the house.
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Word History

Etymology

short for hurry-scurry, reduplication of hurry

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of scurry was in 1810
TOEFL BNC: 12344 COCA: 9351

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