hurry-scurry

noun

ˌhər-ē-ˈskər-ē How to pronounce hurry-scurry (audio)
variants or hurry-skurry
Definition of hurry-scurrynext
as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity for all the hurry-scurry you would have thought that the guests were the British royal family and not my in-laws

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurry-scurry
  1. commotion
  2. fun
  3. fuss
  4. disturbance
  5. bother
  6. turmoil
  7. hurry
  8. noise
Noun
  • The girl heard the sounds of a commotion coming from a bedroom and could hear her mother yelling and pleading, a detective wrote.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Washington used a different kind of commotion to catch the Falcons slipping at the end of the game, as well.
    Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of commotion
Noun
  • Minimalist is out, here: Expect fun, bright maximalist patterns and bright colors in Deco’s live/work space.
    Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Amazon dropped a boatload of discounts in its fashion department, with tons of top brands getting in on the fun.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of fun
Noun
  • But there is no big fuss made for them, no extra support, just a gaggle of siblings walking out into a cold, stark parking lot to feel what must be every emotion imaginable, but certainly relief, heartbreak, and anger.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The last time Donald Trump was president, Republican lawmakers eliminated 15 rules with little fuss and not much publicity.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of fuss
Noun
  • The disturbance in the Polar Vortex aloft will establish extreme cold conditions.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Public intoxication: At 3:01 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance call at the Cinnabar Winery on Big Basin Way.
    Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of disturbance
Noun
  • Seeing that Orlando could win games without him, and later without the Wagner bothers, kept Banchero’s spirits up.
    Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Practically speaking, this can include: Finding The Right Balance Of User Convenience And Data Security As mentioned above, a major cause of users setting overly wide access permissions is to avoid the bother of addressing subsequent individual access requests.
    Adam Gavish, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of bother
Noun
  • Adding to the turmoil, Trudeau announced earlier this week his intention to step down as prime minister, further complicating Canada's position in the face of U.S. pressure.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • According to anthropologist Jade Sasser, anxieties about climate change, the economy and political turmoil have fueled current questions about whether to have a family.
    Jack Jiang, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of turmoil
Noun
  • Grant gets off the ball in a hurry and finds a healthy balance between playing laterally and downhill.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Keep their necessities together, in a spot where they can be reached in a hurry.
    Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of hurry
Noun
  • Nearby homeowners balked at the prospect of noise and dust and warned that water contamination and more local traffic could also result.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
  • In our review, our expert noted these earbuds deliver powerful bass and generally good audio, as well as quality noise cancelation.
    Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of noise
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