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- [hur-ee, huhr-ee skur-ee, skuhr-ee]
- /ˈhɜr i, ˈhʌr i ˈskɜr i, ˈskʌr i/
- /ˈhʌri ˈskʌr.i/
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- [hur-ee, huhr-ee skur-ee, skuhr-ee]
- /ˈhɜr i, ˈhʌr i ˈskɜr i, ˈskʌr i/
Definitions of hurry-scurry word
- noun hurry-scurry headlong, disorderly haste; hurry and confusion. 1
- adverb hurry-scurry with hurrying and scurrying. 1
- adverb hurry-scurry confusedly; in a bustle. 1
- adjective hurry-scurry characterized by headlong, disorderly flight or haste. 1
- adverb hurry-scurry in frantic haste 0
- adjective hurry-scurry hasty and disorderly 0
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Origin of hurry-scurry
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1725-35
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Parts of speech for Hurry-scurry
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
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determiner
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hurry-scurry popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for hurry-scurry
adj hurry-scurry
- chaotic — Something that is chaotic is in a state of complete disorder and confusion.
- haphazard — characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity, or by randomness; determined by or dependent on chance; aimless.
- hurried — moving or working rapidly, especially forced or required to hurry, as a person.
- arbitrary — If you describe an action, rule, or decision as arbitrary, you think that it is not based on any principle, plan, or system. It often seems unfair because of this.
- carelessly — If someone does something carelessly, they do it without much thought or effort.
Antonyms for hurry-scurry
adj hurry-scurry
- organized — affiliated in an organization, especially a union: organized dockworkers.
- systematic — having, showing, or involving a system, method, or plan: a systematic course of reading; systematic efforts.
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