Scurry (verb)

Move quickly and lightly on small, rapid steps, typically in an anxious or excited manner.

Origin:

Probably of imitative origin.

Examples:

1. The children scurried to get ready for school.
2. The mouse scurried across the floor.
3. The workers scurried to finish the project on time.
4. She scurried to catch the train.
5. The squirrel scurried up the tree.