Flurry
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈflʌ.ɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Flurry is a noun meaning A light, brief snowfall; a shower of snow.
Meaning
A light, brief snowfall; a shower of snow.
More Meanings
- A sudden and brief blast or gust; a light, temporary breeze.
- A shower of dust, leaves etc. brought on by a sudden gust of wind.
- (figurative) Any sudden activity; a stir.
- A snack consisting of soft ice cream mixed with small pieces of fruit, cookie crumbs, etc.
- The violent spasms of a dying whale.
- An occurrence of something (countable instances) in large numbers, happening suddenly or in a short period of time.
- (transitive) To agitate, bewilder, fluster.
Example Sentences
a flurry of wind
a flurry of excitement.
a flurry of speculation.
The day before the wedding was a flurry of preparations.
Word Forms
- flurries
- flurrying
- flurried
Synonyms for flurry
Depending on context, synonyms include volley, barrage, stir, hustle, fuss, disconcert.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hustle, stir, bustle, put off, confuse, fuss.
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