scurrying around

UK
/ˈskʌrɪɪŋ əˈraʊnd/
US
/ˈskɜriɪŋ əˈraʊnd/

Translations

scurry aroundverb

scurrying around

Gerund

scurried around
Past Simple
scurried around
Past Participle
scurrying around
Gerund
UK
/ˈskʌri əˈraʊnd/
US
/ˈskɜri əˈraʊnd/
courir dans tous les sensFamilier ; exprime un déplacement rapide et désordonné.
The students scurried around the classroom, trying to find their missing assignments before the teacher arrived.
Les étudiants couraient dans tous les sens dans la salle de classe, essayant de retrouver leurs devoirs perdus avant l'arrivée du professeur.
Additional translations
s'agiterSens plus général ; met l'accent sur l'agitation et l'activité fébrile.

Definitions

scurry aroundverb
To move quickly and hurriedly in different directions, often in a state of agitation or excitement.
The students scurried around the classroom, trying to find their missing assignments before the teacher arrived.