flurry

flur·ry

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A flurry of snowflakes.

noun

The definition of a flurry is also a swirling mast of something such as snow or leaves that may be moved by wind, or a commotion of many things happening all at once.
1. An example of a flurry is when snowflakes are carried along in the wind and are swirling about in the air; a snow flurry.
2. An example of a flurry is when 20 people arrive all at once to a party; a flurry of activity.

verb

Flurry is defined as to be moved in a quick way.
1. When you hurry around your kitchen in a state of over-excitement trying to get Thanksgiving dinner ready, this is an example of a time when you flurry.
2. When snowflakes are picked up by gusts of wind and create a swirling mass, this is an example of a time when they flurry.

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flurry

noun

pl. -·ries

a sudden, brief rush of wind; gust
a gust of rain or snow
a sudden confusion or commotion
a brief fluctuation in stock market prices or increase in trading

Origin of flurry

from obsolete flurr, to scatter (? echoic), probably after hurry

transitive verb

-·ried, -·ry·ing

to confuse; agitate

to move in a quick, flustered way

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flurry

noun

pl. flur·ries

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

verb

flur·ried, flur·ry·ing, flur·ries

verb

transitive

To agitate, stir, or confuse.

verb

intransitive

To move or come down in a flurry.

Origin of flurry

Perhaps from flurr to scatter

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Noun

(plural flurries)

A brief snowfall.
A sudden and brief blast or gust; a light, temporary breeze.
a flurry of wind
A shower of dust, leaves etc. brought on by a sudden gust of wind.
Any sudden activity; a stir.
The day before the wedding was a flurry of preparations.
A snack consisting of soft ice cream with small pieces of fruit, cookie, etc.
The violent spasms of a dying whale.