hurrying Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun changing location rapidly
    speed; speeding.
  2. verb move very fast
    speed; hurry; travel rapidly; zip.
    • The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed
  3. verb act or move at high speed
    rush; hasten; festinate; look sharp; hurry.
    • We have to rush!
    • hurry--it's late!
  4. verb urge to an unnatural speed
    rush; hurry.
    • Don't rush me, please!
  5. adjective satellite moving with great haste
    scurrying.
    • affection for this hurrying driving...little man
    • lashed the scurrying horses

WordNet