hurry-scurry I. adverb (or adjective) orhurry-skurry\|hər.]ē|skər.]ē, |hə.r]...ə.r]ē, ]i|...]i\ Etymology: reduplication (probably influenced by helter-skelter) (I) of hurry (II) : in or with disorderly haste : helter-skelter II. noun orhurry-skurry\“\ (-es) : a confused rush : turmoil