Meaning & use
scurry
To run with quick, short steps, typically because of fear, urgency, or excitement.
See it in a sentence
Mice scurried across the kitchen floor the moment the light switched on.
Commuters scurried through the rain to catch their trains before the doors closed.
A note on using this word
Scurry usually implies small, hurried movements rather than a full sprint, often suggesting nervousness.
Words with a similar meaning
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