scurry

verb
UK: /ˈskʌri/
US: /ˈskɜːri/

  1. To move quickly and with small, rapid steps, often because you are in a hurry or a bit frightened.

    1. The mouse did scurry across the kitchen floor to hide.
    2. When it started raining, people began to scurry for cover under shop awnings.

  2. To cause someone or something to move quickly.

    1. The dog did scurry the squirrels up the tree in the park.
    2. A loud noise will scurry the birds from their perches in the early morning.

Synonyms

scamper dash rush scuttle hurry bustle
scurry noun

  1. A hurried movement or the sound of something moving quickly.

    1. I heard a scurry in the attic last night.
    2. There was a sudden scurry as everyone tried to grab the last available seat.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "scurry" in English means: To move quickly and with small, rapid steps, often because you are in a hurry or a bit frightened., To cause someone or something to move quickly..

The phonetic transcription of "scurry" is /ˈskʌri/ in British English and /ˈskɜːri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scurry": scamper, dash, rush, scuttle, hurry, bustle.

Example usage of "scurry": "The mouse did scurry across the kitchen floor to hide.". More examples on the page.