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Hurrying Definition & Meaning

hurrying
adjective
  1. moving with great haste; "affection for this hurrying driving...little man"; "lashed the scurrying horses"
noun
  1. changing location rapidly

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Frequently asked questions

What does hurrying mean?
moving with great haste; "affection for this hurrying driving...little man"; "lashed the scurrying horses" changing location rapidly
What part of speech is hurrying?
Hurrying is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does hurrying have?
Hurrying has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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