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scurry definition

scurry (skʉr′ē)

intransitive verb scurried -·ried, scurrying -·ry·ing

to run hastily; scamper

Etymology: < hurry-scurry, redupl. of hurry, prob. suggested by scour

transitive verb

to cause to scurry

noun

  1. the act or sound of scurrying
  2. a short run or race

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