Associations to the word «Scurry»

Wiktionary

SCURRY, verb. To run away with quick light steps, to scamper.
SCURRY AWAY, verb. To run away.

Dictionary definition

SCURRY, noun. Rushing about hastily in an undignified way.
SCURRY, verb. To move about or proceed hurriedly; "so terrified by the extraordinary ebbing of the sea that they scurried to higher ground".

Wise words

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