"Scurried" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Scurried" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

Scurried

"Scurried" Meaning

To run or move in a quick, nimble, and often furtive or frightened manner.

"Scurried" Examples

Scurried Usage Examples

Verb

She ran scurried out of the house when she heard the fire alarm.
Several squirrels scurried up the tree when the dog approached.
The team members scurried to assemble the complex machines within the given timeframe.
Children love to play together, running or scurried to a playground.
People scurried in all directions as the bomb exploded.

"Scurried" Similar Words

Scup

Scup is a noun that refers to a type of fish, specifically the Atlantic scup (Stenotomus chrysops) or the ocean pout (Microstomus kitt), which is also known as the scup. It is a mid-sized, edible fish that lives in the North Atlantic Ocean. Some definitions also refer to a different type of marine fish, the Denmark scup, Microgadus angelfinch depending on the context.

Scuppaug

Scuppaug is a term that originated from a nickname given to a police officer. "Scuppaug" is a colloquialism derived from the word "supercop," but it also sounds like the Massachusetts town of Yarmouth's Summer River section's neighborhood.

Scupper

To scupper something or someone means to thwart, foil, or ruin their plans or activities. It can also refer to a type of drain in the side of a ship where wastewater and seawater are discharged.

Scuppered

Meaning: Ruined or spoilt, typically as a result of not being able to do something or figure something out.

Scuppering

To thwart or ruin a plan or scheme, often by an unexpected event or discovery. Example: "The surprise inspection scuppered the plans for the surprise party."

Scuppernong

A scuppernong is a type of muscadine grape, a type of fruit that is native to the southeastern United States. It is a species of grape that grows wild in certain regions, particularly in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. The scuppernong grape is typically large, juicy, and sweet, with a thick skin that ranges in color from green to purple. It is often eaten fresh, used to make juice, jam, or jelly, or used in winemaking. The term "scuppernong" is also sometimes used as a local nickname for the state of North Carolina, which has a long history of cultivating muscadine grapes, including the scuppernong variety.

Scuppers

A drainage opening, typically in a ship's deck, for water to run off. Example: "The scuppers helped to prevent the deck from becoming flooded during the storm." In architecture, the term is also used to refer to a mullioned window (a window with multiple vertical sections) through which water can drain. Note: The word "scupper" is also a verb, meaning to cause someone to regard something as ridiculous or impossible to achieve.

Scur

Scurry: to move rapidly or quickly, often in a nimble or nimble-footed way, like a small hurried animal.

Scurries

To move quickly and suddenly in a short, fast movement, often because you are frightened or are looking for food.

Scurrile

Scurrile refers to abusive or insulting; using scornful or contemptuous language. It can also describe something that is indecent, obscene, or impure. In a broader sense, it can be used to describe someone or something that is loathsome or have no moral principles. In the 16th century, the word "scurrile" came from the Latin "scurrilis", which means "scornful" or " ranch".

Scurrility

Scurrility refers to the use of abusive or obscene language in a way that is intended to insult or offend someone, typically in a public manner. It can also refer to the quality of being indecent, obscene, or obscene-like; something that is coarse or indecent, often in a way that is intentionally provocative or insulting.

Scurrilous

Scurrilous refers to something that is defamatory, abusive, or insulting in a way that insults someone's character or reputation. It can also describe something that is scandalous, outrageous, or immoral.

Scurrilously

Scurrilously means: in a scurrilous or slanderous manner; in a way that is insulting and contemptible. Example: The gossip blog wrote scurrilously about the celebrity's personal life, leading to a defamation lawsuit. Synonyms: vituperatively, calumniously, libelously, malignantly Antonyms: complimentarily, eulogistically, laudatory

Scurry

Scurrying

Running or moving quickly and hastily, as if in small, rapid steps. Often used to describe small, nimble animals such as mice or insects.

Scurviness

The quality of lacking freshness, or fine flavor, especially in meat Example: The old fish had a scurviness from being left out for too long.