scurry is a verb that means “to run with quick light steps” or “to do things quickly”.?It may come from hurry-skurry, a reduplication of hurry, or from an imitation of the sound of running feet.

A possible mnemonic to remember this word is to think of a squirrel that runs fast and makes a scurrying sound.

Some example sentences with different meanings of scurry are:

• The mice scurried across the floor when they saw the cat. (to run with quick light steps)

• She scurried to finish her homework before the deadline. (to do things quickly)

• There was a scurry of activity in the kitchen as everyone prepared for dinner. (a dash or a flurry)

scurry and scuttle are both verbs that mean “to run with quick light steps”, but they have different connotations.?Scurry usually implies a sense of panic or urgency, while scuttle often suggests a negative or fearful attitude.

Scurry is more commonly used for small animals like mice or squirrels, while scuttle is more often used for insects or crustaceans like beetles or crabs.

Some example sentences with different meanings of scurry and scuttle are:

• The children scurried to their seats when the teacher entered the room. (to run with quick light steps in a hurry)

• The crab scuttled across the sand and hid under a rock. (to run with quick light steps in a fearful manner)