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hurry-scurry

Syllabification: (hur·ry-scur·ry)
archaic
Definition of hurry-scurry

noun

  • disorderly haste; confused hurrying.

adjective & adverb

  • with hurry and confusion.

Origin:

mid 18th century: reduplication of hurry

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