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flurry

noun verb

a rapid active commotion

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
F
Ends with
Y
Contains
LU
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈflʌɹi

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. a rapid active commotion

noun

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

    “he had to close the window against the flurries”

verb

  1. cause to feel embarrassment

    “The constant attention of the young man confused her”

verb

  1. move in an agitated or confused manner

In context

Example Sentences

he had to close the window against the flurries
there was a flurry of chicken feathers
The constant attention of the young man confused her

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