scurry (Meaning)
scurry (n)
rushing about hastily in an undignified way
scurry (v)
to move about or proceed hurriedly
scurry (v. i.)
To hasten away or along; to move rapidly; to hurry; as, the rabbit scurried away.
scurry (n.)
Act of scurring; hurried movement.
Synonyms & Antonyms of scurry
scurry Sentence Examples
- The mice scurried across the floor, their tiny feet pattering loudly.
- As the storm approached, birds and squirrels scurried to find shelter.
- The frightened children scurried out of the burning building.
- The thief scurried away from the scene of the crime, clutching the stolen goods.
- The squirrels scurried up and down the trees, gathering nuts for winter.
- The ants scurried around the anthill, carrying food and supplies.
- The kittens scurried after their mother, eager for her attention.
- The politician scurried to avoid the paparazzi's questions.
- The customers scurried to the store as soon as it opened, eager to grab the best deals.
- The students scurried to finish their exams before the deadline.
FAQs About the word scurry
rushing about hastily in an undignified way, to move about or proceed hurriedlyTo hasten away or along; to move rapidly; to hurry; as, the rabbit scurried away.
fly, rush, zip, trot, scuttle, jump, scoot, drive, speed, run
creep, hang (around or out), crawl, drag, drag, crawl, dawdle, hang (around or out), dawdle, linger
The mice scurried across the floor, their tiny feet pattering loudly.
As the storm approached, birds and squirrels scurried to find shelter.
The frightened children scurried out of the burning building.
The thief scurried away from the scene of the crime, clutching the stolen goods.
