scurry
word
Definition
To move quickly and lightly, often with small, hurried steps, like a small animal or a person in a rush.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for small animals (like mice) but also people moving in a hurry. Implies quick, light, somewhat nervous movement. More vivid than 'run' but less formal.
Spanish: apresurarse - correr rápidamentePortuguese (BR): correr rapidamente - apressar-sePortuguese (PT): correr rapidamente - apressar-seChinese (Simplified): 急匆匆地跑 - 慌忙行走Chinese (Traditional): 急匆匆地跑 - 慌忙行走Hindi: फुर्ती से दौड़ना - जल्दी-जल्दी भागनाArabic: يسرع - يركض بسرعة (بخفة)
Example Sentences
The mouse scurried under the table.
basic
Children scurried across the playground when it started to rain.
basic
I saw ants scurrying around the picnic basket.
basic
Everyone scurried to get under cover as soon as it started pouring.
natural
He scurried around the office, looking for his lost keys.
natural
Squirrels scurried up the tree when they heard a dog bark.
natural