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- Dictionaryflurry/ˈflʌri/
noun
- 1. a small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden gusts of wind: "a flurry of snow" Similar
verb
- 1. (especially of snow or leaves) be moved in small swirling masses by sudden gusts of wind: "gusts of snow flurried through the door"
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a gust of wind; a brief light snowfall; a brief period of commotion or excitement… See the full definition
a sudden light fall of snow, blown in different directions by the wind: Heavy snow will be tapering off to flurries in the morning. A flurry is also a lot of sudden activity: There was a flurry of excitement as the president walked in.
sudden commotion, excitement, or confusion; nervous hurry: There was a flurry of activity before the guests arrived. Synonyms: ado, fluster, fuss, to-do, stir, pother, upset. Stock Exchange. a brief rise or fall in prices. a brief, unusually heavy period of trading. a sudden gust of wind.
A light blowing swirl of snow that's just barely falling is a flurry. There might be a brief flurry or two at the beginning of the winter, with no real heavy snow until January. You can describe a snow flurry, or a similarly swirling flurry of leaves or papers.
A flurry of something such as activity or excitement is a short intense period of it. A flurry of something such as snow is a small amount of it that suddenly appears for a short time and moves in a quick, swirling way. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
1. a light, brief shower of snow. 2. sudden commotion, excitement, confusion, or nervous hurry: a flurry of activity before the party. 3. a brief rise or fall in prices or a brief period of heavy trading on the stock exchange. 4. a sudden gust of wind.
noun. /ˈflʌri/ /ˈflɜːri/ (plural flurries) [usually singular] an occasion when there is a lot of activity, interest, excitement, etc. within a short period of time. a sudden flurry of activity. in a flurry (of something) They arrived in a flurry of excitement. A flurry of shots rang out in the darkness. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
A complete guide to the word "FLURRY": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
Flurry Definition. A brief, light snowfall. A sudden, brief rush of wind; gust. A gust of rain or snow. A stirring mass, as of leaves or dust; a shower. A sudden confusion or commotion. To confuse; agitate. To move in a quick, flustered way.
Dictionary definition of flurry. A brief and sudden burst of activity, commotion, or excitement, often characterized by rapid and chaotic movements or actions. "The flurry of emails that came in during the meeting was distracting." Detailed meaning of flurry.
