"Scurries" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Scurries" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Scurries" Meaning
To move quickly and suddenly in a short, fast movement, often because you are frightened or are looking for food.
"Scurries" Examples
Noun
The mice scurries across the floor, upsetting my reading.
The kids scurry across the playground, eager to play.
The worker scurries up the ladder to repair the broken sign.
The ants will scurry around when you step on their anthill.
The dog scurries out of the way just in time, avoiding the bicycle.
"Scurries" Similar Words
Scuppaug
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
Scuppering
Scuppernong
Scuppers
Scur
Scurried
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.<br><br>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
Scurrilously
Scurrilously means: in a scurrilous or slanderous manner; in a way that is insulting and contemptible.<br><br>Example: The gossip blog wrote scurrilously about the celebrity's personal life, leading to a defamation lawsuit.<br><br>Synonyms: vituperatively, calumniously, libelously, malignantly<br><br>Antonyms: complimentarily, eulogistically, laudatory
Scurry
Scurrying
Scurviness
Scurvy