noun
scurrying
Scurrying (noun) means Quick, hurried movement, especially of small steps. Example: “She heard the scurrying of feet in the hallway above.”
noun
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Quick, hurried movement, especially of small steps.
"She heard the scurrying of feet in the hallway above."
How to use scurrying
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of scurrying — hurried, scampering movement.
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Word forms
- Plural
- scurryings
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She heard the _____ of feet in the hallway above.
Etymology
Formed from scurry and -ing.
Rhymes for scurrying
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What does “scurrying” mean?
The word “scurrying” means quick, hurried movement, especially of small steps. In plain terms, the act of scurrying — hurried, scampering movement.
How do you use “scurrying” in a sentence?
Here is “scurrying” used in a sentence: “She heard the scurrying of feet in the hallway above.”
What part of speech is “scurrying”?
“Scurrying” is a noun.
What is the meaning of scurrying?
"scurrying" (noun) means quick, hurried movement, especially of small steps.
