Flit and Scurry

Flit

Flit verb - To make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements.
Usage example: bargain hunters at the flea market flitted from table to table like hummingbirds in a garden
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Synonyms for Flit

Scurry and flit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scurry" instead a verb "Flit".

Nearby Word: flitting

Scurry

Scurry verb - To proceed or move quickly.
Usage example: everyone scurried back to work as soon as they saw the boss's car pull into the parking lot

Flit and scurry are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flit" instead a verb "Scurry".

Nearby Words: scurried, scurrying
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