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Scurrying Definition & Meaning

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

"Scurrying" in song lyrics

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  • "'cause every time we breathe our life expectancy is scurrying"
    The Cross Movement — Cypha Time

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Frequently asked questions

What does scurrying mean?
moving with great haste; "affection for this hurrying driving...little man"; "lashed the scurrying horses"
What part of speech is scurrying?
Scurrying is an adjective.

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