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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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FLURRY definition: 1. a sudden light fall of snow, blown in different directions by the wind: 2. a sudden, short…. Learn more.
The meaning of FLURRY is a gust of wind. How to use flurry in a sentence.
A flurry of something such as activity or excitement is a short intense period of it. ...a flurry of diplomatic activity aimed at ending the war. American English : flurry / ˈflɜri /
FLURRY meaning: 1. a sudden light fall of snow, blown in different directions by the wind: 2. a sudden, short…. Learn more.
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. When people act this way, rushing and fussing around, that's another kind of flurry.
Definition of flurry noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [usually singular] an occasion when there is a lot of activity, interest, excitement, etc. within a short period of time. in a flurry (of something) They arrived in a flurry of excitement. A flurry of shots rang out in the darkness.
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. 5. to make confused or agitated; fluster. 6. (of snow) to fall or be blown in a flurry.
Flurry definition: a light, brief shower of snow.. See examples of FLURRY used in a sentence.
FLURRY meaning: 1 : a brief and light snowfall; 2 : a brief period of excitement or activity + of
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. Perhaps an American English blend of flutter and hurry. Alternatively, perhaps from an obsolete term flurr (“scatter”).
