Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

skuttle

verb
/ˈskʌtəl/
Definition
To move in a hurried or hasty manner, often with clumsy or careless speed.
Examples
  • The rabbit skuttled across the road as the car approached.
  • She skuttled around the kitchen, trying to prepare dinner before the guests arrived.
Meaning
The act of scurrying quickly, often implying a sense of urgency or excitement.
Synonyms
  • scurry
  • hustle
  • dash
  • race