scurry

verb

scur·​ry ˈskər-ē 

ˈskə-rē

scurried; scurrying

intransitive verb

1

: to move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper

2

: to move around in an agitated, confused, or fluttering manner

scurry noun

Synonyms of scurry

• hurry
• rush
• fly
• race
• trot
• speed
• travel
• jump
• drive
• chase
• zip
• scoot
• run
• scuttle

Examples of scurry in a Sentence

She scurried off to finish the job.

Mice scurried around the house.

Recent Examples on the Web

Publicists scurry around, checking phones and murmuring among themselves about who gets lunch when. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2026

Abeer Jari is on the balls of her feet this early Monday afternoon, scurrying between the kitchen and the front register. — Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026

There, a male peacock may strut past in full display, while groups of Patagonian maras—large, rabbit-like rodents native to Argentina—scurry along the trails. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2026

Hundreds of workers will be scurrying around the downtown arena each day, ensuring the marathon run of events unfolds smoothly. — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

short for hurry-scurry, reduplication of hurry

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing scurry

• hurry-scurry

Rhymes for scurry

• blurry
• burry
• currie
• flurry
• furry
• hurry
• murry
• slurry
• worry

Kids Definition

scurry

verb

scur·​ry ˈskər-ē 

ˈskə-rē

scurried; scurrying

: to move briskly : scamper

scurry noun