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Added 9 October 2026

flurry

/ˈflʌ.ɹi/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about flurry at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A rapid active commotion.
A light brief snowfall and gust of wind (or something resembling that).
he had to close the window against the flurries

verb

Move in an agitated or confused manner.
Cause to feel embarrassment.
The constant attention of the young man confused her

Origin

Perhaps an American English blend of flutter and hurry. Alternatively, perhaps from an obsolete term flurr (“scatter”).

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