scurry
4 synonyms for scurry, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To run with short, quick, hurried steps.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To run with short, quick, hurried steps.
“The mice scurried back into their hole when the light came on.”
How to use scurry
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
scurry away
scurry off
a scurry of activity
Etymology
Probably a shortening of "hurry-scurry," a rhyming reduplication of "hurry."
Full origin of scurry →Frequently asked questions
What does “scurry” mean?
The word “scurry” means to run with short, quick, hurried steps. In plain terms, to move quickly with small, hasty steps, the way a small animal or a rushed person does.
How do you pronounce “scurry”?
“Scurry” is pronounced SKUH-ree (/ˈskʌ.ɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “scurry” in a sentence?
Here is “scurry” used in a sentence: “There was a scurry of activity backstage before the curtain rose.”
What part of speech is “scurry”?
Depending on how it is used, “scurry” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “scurry” have?
“Scurry” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to run with short, quick, hurried steps.
