Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

skurry

verb
/ˈskərē/
Definition
To move quickly and hurriedly, often in a frantic or agitated manner.
Examples
  • The mice skurried across the floor when the cat entered the room.
  • She skurried to catch the bus before it left the stop.
  • Children often skurry around the playground, enjoying their free time.
Meaning
Skurry describes a fast, sometimes chaotic movement, often used to depict small animals or people in a hurry.
Synonyms
  • Hurry
  • Scurry
  • Race
  • Dash
  • Rush