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scurried

/skəˈraɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does scurried mean?

verb

Past tense of 'scurry', to move quickly on all fours, often with a sense of urgency or fear. To move quickly in a nervous or agitated manner.

Example

"The cat scurried out of the room as soon as it heard the loud noise."

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