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Running about; not stationary.

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  1. a. Running about; not stationary.
  2. a. Characterized by haste; hastily or superficially performed; slight; superficial; careless.
  3. adj. hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
  4. 1. Running about; not stationary. [Obs.] 2. Characterized by haste; hastily or superficially performed; slight; superficial; careless. Events far too important to be treated in a cursory manner. Hallam.
  5. j:100 s hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough