Definition

A person who moves quickly or is in a hurry, often to complete a task or reach a destination.

Example

The hurrier he went, the more mistakes he made.

Conversation

Did you know that a hurrier used to be a common job in coal mines?

Really? I had no idea what that meant.

Yeah, they were the kids who dragged coal up from deep underground.

That sounds like such a tough job for young people!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hurrier → The word 'hurrier' is derived from 'hurry' (from Middle English 'hurien', meaning to move quickly) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A hurrier is a person who hurries or moves quickly.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is always 'moving quickly' — that's what a hurrier does.

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