flurry (n.)

  1. a rapid active commotion

    [ Syn: bustle , hustle , ado , fuss , stir ]

  2. 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

    [ Syn: snow flurry ]

    flurry (v.)

  1. move in an agitated or confused manner

  2. cause to feel embarrassment; The constant attention of the young man confused her

    [ Syn: confuse , disconcert , put off ]

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