Flurry meaning

What does “flurry” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“flurry” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a rapid active commotion.

flurry

noun

  1. a rapid active commotion

  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”

    Synonymssnow flurry

verb

  1. move in an agitated or confused manner

  2. cause to feel embarrassment

    “The constant attention of the young man confused her”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University