scurrying
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scur·ry
(skûr′ē, skŭr′ē)intr.v. scur·ried, scur·ry·ing, scur·ries
1. To go with light running steps; scamper.
2. To flurry or swirl about.
n. pl. scur·ries
1. The act of scurrying.
2. The noise produced by scurrying.
[Probably short for hurry-scurry.]
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| Adj. | 1. | scurrying - moving with great haste; "affection for this hurrying driving...little man"; "lashed the scurrying horses" fast - acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly; "fast film"; "on the fast track in school"; "set a fast pace"; "a fast car" |
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