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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  1. commotion
  2. fun
  3. fuss
  4. disturbance
  5. bother
  6. turmoil
  7. hurry
  8. noise
Noun
  • Naturally, this means that even something as small as a new shade of Pocket Blush is bound to cause tons of commotion—and spoiler alert, that’s exactly what happened after Hailey’s recent date night routine.
    — Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Pilots heard the commotion and turned the flight around back to Savannah, police said.
    — Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of commotion
Noun
  • Kids can also get involved in the fun at the WOW Children's Garden, which has gardens, a splash pad, and daily activities, such as story times and scavenger hunts.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2025
  • There will also be a chicken wings eating contest from 1:30 to 2 p.m. and a burger eating contest from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Non-eating attractions include an artist alley, a communal mural, a family fun zone, a beer garden and two stages of live music.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of fun
Noun
  • Princess Cruises Offering premium packages without the fuss of some larger companies, Princess Cruises are sophisticated and cater to travelers who value off-boat excursions as much as onboard activities.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Light, floaty, and romantic, Pottery Barn’s voile bed skirt could easily skew frilly—but bright white cotton and sleek elegant folds help the design steer clear of fuss.
    — Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of fuss
Noun
  • The source of the disturbance was just over a mile deep, experts say.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
  • According to a spokesman from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which investigated the shooting, Independence police responded to a disturbance around 8 p.m. at a home in the 800 block of E. College Street in Independence.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of disturbance
Noun
  • Here’s the scoop on the tastiest kid-friendly crackers that all but guarantee happy snackers, and the crackers that aren’t worth the bother.
    — Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Which team’s pass rush bothers or contains the other QB more effectively might tip this result.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2025
Definition of bother
Noun
  • But Haiti has been in constant turmoil, hampering U.S. efforts.
    — Gisela Salomon, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Such a break in tradition would be catastrophic for the diamond industry, which is already in turmoil.
    — Garth Friesen, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of turmoil
Noun
  • Without a truly dominant interior presence, this is what can separate the Huskies in a hurry.
    — Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
  • On the other hand, Walter Clayton Jr. is equally as capable of putting up points in a hurry.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of hurry
Noun
  • After hearing community concerns about noise, potential health risks, traffic and other issues, the Valle de Oro Community Planning Group on Tuesday unanimously opposed plans to convert the closed Cottonwood Golf Course into a sand mine.
    — Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Take a whoopee cushion and put it just about anywhere your family is about to sit down and wait to hear the fart noise.
    — Kimberly Stoney, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of noise
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