noun

scurrying

Scurrying (noun) means Quick, hurried movement, especially of small steps. Example: “She heard the scurrying of feet in the hallway above.”

noun

Quick, hurried movement, especially of small steps.

"She heard the scurrying of feet in the hallway above."

How to use scurrying

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In plain EnglishThe act of scurrying — hurried, scampering movement.

scurryings plural

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She heard the _____ of feet in the hallway above.

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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.