Pronunciation: [skˈʌɹɪd] (IPA) 
The word "scurried" is spelled with a double "r" and a single "i" in the middle. The IPA phonetic transcription is /ˈskʌr.iːd/. The first syllable is pronounced with the "sk" sound, followed by a short "u" sound as in "buck". The second syllable has a long "ee" sound, and the final syllable ends with a "d" sound. "Scurried" means to move quickly with short, hurried steps, often in a fearful or nervous manner.
Scurried is a verb that refers to the action of moving quickly and hurriedly in a short and rapid manner. It is generally associated with a sense of urgency or haste in movement. When a person scurries, they typically move with quick and light steps, often making small and rapid movements.
The term is commonly used to describe the hurried and bustling movements of small animals, such as mice or squirrels, when they scuttle or run rapidly. Scurrying is often characterized by short bursts of movement, as if the individual is darting or scuttling from one place to another, often in an attempt to find safety or concealment.
In a broader context, scurried can also describe the quick and hasty movements of individuals, particularly when they are in a rush or trying to complete a task quickly. For example, a person might scurry around the kitchen preparing a meal before guests arrive, or a student might scurry through the library searching for a specific book before closing time.
Overall, scurried embodies the idea of rapid, bustling movement and conveys a sense of urgency or hurry in the actions being described.
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The word "scurried" is derived from the verb "scurry". The etymology of "scurry" can be traced back to the Middle Dutch word "schurren", which means to hurry, go quickly, or shuffle. This Middle Dutch term eventually evolved into the Old Norse word "skjōra", which means to skip. From Old Norse, it passed into Middle English as "skirry" and later transformed into "scurry". The use of "scurried" as the past tense form of "scurry" emerged in the late 18th century, denoting a rapid or hurried movement.
