flurry

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a rapid active commotion

Similar word(s): ado, bustle, fuss, hustle, stir

Definition categories: act, commotion, din, ruckus, ruction, rumpus, tumult

2. a light brief snowfall and gust of wind (or something resembling that)

- there was a flurry of chicken feathers

Definition categories: phenomenon, snow, snowfall

Sentences with flurry as a noun:

- a flurry of wind

- The day before the wedding was a flurry of preparations.

verb

1. move in an agitated or confused manner

Definition categories: motion, move

2. cause to feel embarrassment

Similar word(s): confuse, disconcert

Definition categories: emotion, abash, embarrass