Flurry - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈflɜːrɪ|  American pronunciation of the word flurry
Brit.  |ˈflʌrɪ|  British pronunciation of the word flurry

noun

- a rapid active commotion (syn: ado, bustle, fuss, hustle, stir)
- a light brief snowfall and gust of wind (or something resembling that)
there was a flurry of chicken feathers

verb

- move in an agitated or confused manner
- cause to feel embarrassment (syn: confuse, disconcert, put off)

Extra examples

We had a few flurries yesterday.

...a flurry of activity on the floor of the stock market as soon as the news spread...

...flurried by visions of falls and broken bones, the parents wouldn't even allow the child to ride a bike...

His words on marriage have prompted a flurry of speculation in the press.

After a quiet spell there was a sudden flurry of phone calls.

The day started with a flurry of activity.

He opens the door and a flurry of snow blows in.

Snow flurries are expected overnight.

...in this debate I refuse to be buffaloed by a flurry of irrelevant issues...

Word forms

noun
singular: flurry
plural: flurries
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