Scurry: meaning, definitions and examples
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scurry
[ ˈskʌri ]
quick movement
To move quickly in a hurried and bustling way, typically with short quick steps.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He scurried around the kitchen trying to prepare dinner before his guests arrived.
- The mice scurried across the floor, trying to avoid being caught by the cat.
small animal movement
A brisk and hurried movement, often used to describe the quick movement of small animals like mice or insects.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The scurry of the mice could be heard in the walls of the old house.
- The sudden scurry of insects as we lifted the log startled us.
Translations
Translations of the word "scurry" in other languages:
🇵🇹 correr rapidamente
🇮🇳 तेज़ दौड़ना
🇩🇪 huschen
🇮🇩 berlari cepat
🇺🇦 поспішати
🇵🇱 pędzić
🇯🇵 急いで走る (いそいではしる)
🇫🇷 se précipiter
🇪🇸 correr rápidamente
🇹🇷 hızla koşmak
🇰🇷 급히 달리다 (geuphi dallida)
🇸🇦 العدو بسرعة
🇨🇿 spěchat
🇸🇰 ponáhľať sa
🇨🇳 快速奔跑 (kuài sù bēn pǎo)
🇸🇮 hitro teči
🇮🇸 hraða sér
🇰🇿 жылдам жүгіріп өту
🇬🇪 სწრაფად სირბილი
🇦🇿 tez qaçmaq
🇲🇽 correr rápidamente
Word origin
The word 'scurry' originated from the Middle English word 'skorren', meaning to move quickly. It has been used since the 15th century to describe rapid, bustling movements, particularly of small animals. The word captures the sense of urgency and speed associated with quick movements.