flurry

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flurry

A sudden flurry of snow swirled outside the window.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A brief, light fall of snow accompanied by a sudden gust of wind: A short period of light snow and wind.
    • A sudden, brief period of commotion or excitement: A short burst of hurried and confused movement or activity.

  2. Verb:

    • To cause to feel embarrassment or confusion: To make someone feel flustered or disconcerted.
    • To move in an agitated or confused manner: To move about in a quick, nervous, or bustled way.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • A flurry of snow blew into the room when she opened the door.
    • The announcement caused a flurry of activity in the office as everyone rushed to prepare.
  • Verb:
    • The unexpected question flurried the speaker, causing him to lose his train of thought.
    • She flurried about the kitchen, trying to get everything ready for the guests.
Advanced Usage
  • "A flurry of": This common phrase is used to describe a sudden, intense, but usually short-lived burst of something.
    • The company's new product launch was met with a flurry of media attention.
    • In his final moments, the fish gave a flurry of movement.
Variants and Related Words
  • Flurried (adjective): Agitated, nervous, or confused.
    • She spoke in a flurried voice, trying to explain what happened.
  • Flurrying (present participle/gerund): The act of moving or happening in a flurry.
    • Snow was flurrying outside the window.
Synonyms
  • Noun (for commotion): Burst, spurt, whirl, stir, commotion, bustle.
  • Verb (to confuse): Fluster, disconcert, rattle, confuse, agitate.
Related Phrases
  • In a flurry: In a state of hurried and excited activity.
    • She left the house in a flurry, forgetting her keys on the table.
Related Idioms
  • A flurry of activity/excitement/interest: A standard idiomatic construction emphasizing a sudden, intense onset.
    • The news sparked a flurry of excitement among the fans.
flurry

A sudden flurry of snow swirled outside the window.

Noun
  1. a light brief snowfall and gust of wind (or something resembling that)
    • he had to close the window against the flurries
    • there was a flurry of chicken feathers
  2. a rapid active commotion
Verb
  1. cause to feel embarrassment
    • The constant attention of the young man confused her
  2. move in an agitated or confused manner

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