Dictionary definition · hurry
noun
- a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry"in a hurry to lock the door"
- overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)"he soon regretted his haste"
- the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner"in his haste to leave he forgot his book"
verb
- move very fast"The runner zipped past us at breakneck pace"
- act at high speed"We have to rush!"
- urge to an unnatural speed"Don't rush me, please!"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).