scurry

Pronunciation: /ˈskʌ.ɹi/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun rushing about hastily in an undignified way
  2. verb to move about or proceed hurriedly

Etymology

Perhaps from hurry-skurry, a reduplication of hurry.

In classic literature

Synonyms

scamper, scramble

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
haste

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