sprottle

/ˈsprɒtəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to suddenly move quickly in a small space, often in confusion or agitation.

“She sprottled out of the room, trying to escape the argument.”

2. noun

a sudden, disorganized movement or action.

“The sprottle of people rushing out of the building was chaotic.”

Synonyms

  • rush
  • scramble

Antonyms

  • standstill
  • stillness