Meaning Of The Word Hurry-scurry

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Hurry-scurry Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Hurry-scurry?

hurry-scurry in American English
an agitated, confused rushing about; disorderly confusion
hurried and confused
in a hurried, confused manner
to hurry and scurry about; act hurriedly and confusedly
adjective: characterized by headlong, disorderly flight or haste
adverb: with hurrying and scurrying
noun: headlong, disorderly haste; hurry and confusion

hurry-scurry in British English
to rush about in confusion
adjective: hasty and disorderly
adverb: in frantic haste
noun: disordered haste

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