scurry
/ˈskʌri/verb
उच्चारण स्करी
तेज़ी से भागना, झटपट दौड़ना, दुबकते हुए भागना
Core word
verb
- 1
[I]
to run with quick short steps, especially because you are in a hurry or afraid
तेज़ी से भागना, झटपट दौड़ना, दुबकते हुए भागना
- The mice scurried away when the light came on.
- People scurried for shelter as the rain began.
- Shoppers scurried into the market to escape the downpour.
+ 2 more examples
- The ants scurried along the wall.
- The little girl scurried down the stairs to open the door.
noun
- 1
[singular]
a situation in which people move about in a hurry
हड़बड़ी, भाग-दौड़
- There was a scurry of activity before the minister arrived.
- There was a scurry of footsteps as the bell rang.
- There was a scurry of feet as the teacher walked in.
+ 2 more examples
- A scurry of waiters came with trays of tea.
- The sudden scurry of workers showed that the boss had arrived.