Definitions for hurries

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hurries hur·ry

Spelling: [hur-ee, huhr-ee]

IPA: /ˈhɜr i, ˈhʌr i/

Hurries is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 102 anagrams from letters in hurries (ehirrsu).

Definitions for hurries

noun

1. a state of urgency or eagerness:
2. hurried movement or action; haste.

verb (used with object)

1. to drive, carry, or cause to move or perform with speed.
2. to hasten; urge forward (often followed by up).
3. to impel or perform with undue haste:

verb (used without object)

1. to move, proceed, or act with haste (often followed by up):

Origin of hurries

1580-90; expressive word of uncertain origin, compare Middle English horyed (attested once) rushed, impelled, Middle High German hurren to move quickly

Examples for hurries

It is our vanity which hurries us into situations from which we must come out damaged.

He flies on, and hurries his dark column over the open plain.

He is surprised, confused, and embarrassed, leaves his seat and hurries into the library.

I laugh at their amused faces, but Rose is embarrassed and hurries me away.

Strauss is in the courtyard giving advice to a student who hurries off with his files when I arrive.

Pat Valdo hurries off to prepare for his boomerang throwing.

It only hurries the respiration, and chokes the pulmonary vessels.

"That chance is the destiny that hurries me to my tomb," answered Almamen, solemnly.

I cannot do more at this time, as I have something on my hand that hurries me much.

Once Gollum drags off his catch, Bilbo hurries to retrieve the ring, putting it in his pocket for safe keeping.