Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scurry
verb
/ˈskərē/
Definition
To move quickly with short, hurried steps.
Examples
- The mouse would scurry across the floor whenever it heard a noise.
- Children began to scurry around the playground as soon as the bell rang.
- She had to scurry to catch the bus on time.
Meaning
When someone or something scurries, they dash about in a fast and often anxious manner.
Synonyms
- race
- dart
- hurry
- dash
- jog
