scur

[US]/skɜː(r)/
[UK]/skɜːr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A tiny or loose fragment; a slight shower.
v.To move hastily or scatter; (of a cloud) to pass with a light shower.
Word Forms
Pluralscurs

Phrases & Collocations

scurry away

scurry off

scurry past

scurry around

scurried back

scurrying feet

scurry about

rats scurry

scurry through

leaves scurry

Example Sentences

the mice scurried across the kitchen floor.

scurvy was common among sailors in the past.

the tabloid published scurrilous rumors about the celebrity.

children scurried to open their presents.

a scurvy dog stole my lunch.

the lawyer accused the witness of making scurrilous statements.

we scurried home when it started to rain.

early explorers suffered from scurvy due to lack of vitamin c.

the scurrilous article was eventually retracted.

squirrels scurried up the tree when they saw the hawk.

he called him a scurvy rogue.

the reporter was known for her scurrilous coverage of political scandals.

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