hurry meaning and definition

HURRY noun

Definition of hurry (noun)

1. a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
   • "in a hurry to lock the door"
   • synonyms: haste
2. overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
   • "he soon regretted his haste"
   • synonyms: haste, hastiness, hurriedness, precipitation
3. the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
   • "in his haste to leave he forgot his book"
   • synonyms: haste, rush, rushing

HURRY verb

Definition of hurry (verb)

1. move very fast
   • "The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed"
   • synonyms: speed, travel rapidly, zip
2. act or move at high speed
   • "We have to rush!"; "hurry--it's late!"
   • synonyms: festinate, hasten, look sharp, rush
3. urge to an unnatural speed
   • "Don't rush me, please!"
   • synonyms: rush
   • antonym: delay