flurry

(flûrˈē, flŭrˈē)

1. A brief, light snowfall.
2. a. A sudden gust of wind.
   b. A stirring mass, as of leaves or dust; a shower.
3. A sudden burst or commotion; a stir: a flurry of interest in the new product; a flurry of activity when the plane landed.
4. A short period of active trading, as on a stock exchange.