scurrying
- adjective
- /ˈskɜːriɪŋ/
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apresurado
- A group of scurrying mice ran for cover as the cat approached.
Hold one of these reusable carrots under running water to send bubbly clouds of buchu, lemon and grapefruit scurrying across your bar.
- Hold one of these reusable carrots under running water to send bubbly clouds of buchu, lemon and grapefruit scurrying across your bar.
Examples
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A group of scurrying mice disappeared into the shadows when the lights came on.
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The scurrying mouse quickly hid under the couch.
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The children watched the scurrying ants as they carried crumbs back to their nest.
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We had to step carefully to avoid the scurrying pigeons in the city square.
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She noticed the scurrying ants on the sidewalk.
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The scurrying children hurried to the playground after school.
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During the storm, people were seen scurrying for shelter from the rain.
Synonyms
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1.0
To move or act quickly because a situation needs it
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3.1
To move quickly with short, hurried steps because you feel afraid or rushed
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5.5
To move quickly with short hurried steps, often to hide or escape
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2.8
Move a short distance quickly, often to make room or hurry
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9.3
To run away quickly because you are afraid
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6.1
To move lightly and quickly, often in short quick steps like a leaf or small animal
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4.3
A quick, playful run using small, hurried steps
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8.2
To move quickly with short, hurried steps when you feel nervous
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5.8
To move quickly and lightly away, often because something scares you
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7.4
A sudden quick movement like a bird or insect passing
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2.7
To move quickly in one direction
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8.4
To go away quickly because you are in a hurry
Moving quickly to reach a place or finish something
Antonyms
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word scurrying feels like a small version of hurry, and a helpful way to remember it is to picture tiny animals like mice or ants moving in quick, short steps to hide or carry food. So, scurrying means 'moving quickly with short, hurried movements', often because of fear or urgency.