noun
flurry
FLUH-ree
noun
1
A brief, light snowfall.
"A flurry of snow dusted the rooftops overnight."
2
A sudden burst of activity or excitement.
"There was a flurry of phone calls after the announcement."
How to Use Flurry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA brief burst — either of snow or of sudden activity.
Common pairings
a flurry of activity
snow flurry
flurry of excitement
Word Forms
flurried past tense, flurries plural, Flurrys plural, flurries singular
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Etymology
Likely an American blend of "flutter" and "hurry."