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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

scurries

/ˈskɜːriːz/ verb · British & US
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What does scurries mean?

verb

to move quickly on all fours, typically with a scuttling motion, or to move quickly and busily, often in a nervous or anxious way.

Example

"The cat scurries across the floor, chasing its tail."

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