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(flʌri, US flɜːri)
Word forms: plural flurries
1. countable noun
A flurry of something such as activity or excitement is a short intense period of it.
...a flurry of diplomatic activity aimed at ending the war. [+ of]
2. countable noun
A flurry of something such as snow is a small amount of it that suddenly appears for a short time and moves in a quick, swirling way.
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flurry in British English

(ˈflʌrɪ)
nounWord forms: plural -ries
1. 
a sudden commotion or burst of activity
2. 
a light gust of wind or rain or fall of snow
3.  stock exchange
a sudden brief increase in trading or fluctuation in stock prices
4. 
the death spasms of a harpooned whale
verbWord forms: -ries, -rying or -ried
5. 
to confuse or bewilder or be confused or bewildered
Word origin
C17: from obsolete flurr to scatter, perhaps formed on analogy with hurry

flurry in American English

(ˈflɜri)
nounWord forms: plural ˈflurries
1.  US
a sudden, brief rush of wind; gust
2.  US
a gust of rain or snow
3. 
a sudden confusion or commotion
4.  US
a brief fluctuation in stock market prices or increase in trading
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈflurried or ˈflurrying
5. 
to confuse; agitate
verb intransitive
6. 
to move in a quick, flustered way
Word origin
< obs. flurr, to scatter (? echoic), prob. after hurry

Examples of 'flurry' in a sentence
flurry

What is the meaning of this flurry of activity?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The initial flurry of online activity went on for a week but still happens.
The Sun (2016)
And, as we so often see in the winter window, there is likely to be a flurry of activity towards the end of the month.
The Sun (2017)
The conflicting messages prompted a flurry of criticism.
The Sun (2010)
This has led to a flurry of deals over the past year as manufacturers place their bets.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
There was a flurry of excitement as we approached.
Aidan Hartley THE ZANZIBAR CHEST: A Memoir of Love and War (2003)
The initial flurry of interest from potential buyers appears to be ebbing away.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
What are we to make of this flurry of government activity?
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
There was a quick flurry of conversation.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He criticises a flurry of deals by former management.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Her excitement and the flurry of calls and arrangements when a planned holiday came together?
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
This flurry of activity reflects the overwhelming public preference to reduce the size of the inflow.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It has prompted a flurry of proposals to build on the green belt.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The recent flurry of activity has widened the net of borrowers who could benefit from offsetting.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
There was a time when a flurry of snow and plummeting temperatures were not enough to play havoc with the fixture list.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Users can grow flowers with a touch of a fingertip or add a flurry of snow to a scene by shaking the device.
The Sun (2011)
The 2001 general election unleashed a flurry of interest by politicians in the art of authenticity.
David Boyle AUTHENTICITY: Brands, Fakes, Spin and the Lust for Real Life (2003)
The flurry of deals in recent months, underlines the renewed confidence in the restaurant business.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But can a flurry of snow and a last-minute romantic gesture change that?
The Sun (2015)
This prompted a flurry of clarifications from sources that were no doubt close to Duncan.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
And a flurry of last-minute deals on deadline day raised expectations.
The Sun (2012)
It wouldn't be so bad if we had roads capable of coping with a flurry of snow.
The Sun (2010)
It caused a small flurry.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
A small flurry of winners brings hope, only for a minor drought to promote despair.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
He went for each opponent in a bewildering flurry of movement, using speed and inventiveness to confuse and to scatter the wits of his opponent.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The fish roasts while the potatoes boil, then there is a quick flurry of activity and it's done.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There has been a flurry of interest in challenger banks this year, with sales priced generously at between one and a half and two times book value.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)

In other languages
flurry

British English: flurry NOUN
A flurry of something such as activity or excitement is a short intense period of it.
...a flurry of diplomatic activity aimed at ending the war.
  • American English: flurry
  • Brazilian Portuguese: lufada
  • Chinese: 一段短暂的紧张期
  • European Spanish: trajín
  • French: débordement
  • German: Flut
  • Italian: fermento
  • Japanese: 慌ただしさ
  • Korean: 한차례의 동요
  • European Portuguese: lufada
  • Latin American Spanish: trajín

Chinese translation of 'flurry'

flurry

(ˈflʌrɪ)

n (c)

  1. [of snow, wind] 一阵(陣) (yī zhèn)
    a flurry of activity 一阵(陣)活动(動) (yī zhèn huódòng)
    a flurry of excitement 一阵(陣)激动(動) (yī zhèn jīdòng)
1 (noun) 
Definition
a short rush of vigorous activity or movement
There was a flurry of excitement.
Synonyms
commotion
He heard a terrible commotion outside.
stir
His film has caused a stir in America.
bustle
the hustle and bustle of modern life
flutter
She was in a flutter.
to-do
Just like him to make such a to-do about it.
excitement
The audience was in a state of great excitement.
hurry
the hurry of people wanting to get home
fuss
I don't know what all the fuss is about.
disturbance
During the disturbance, three men were hurt.
flap (informal)
Wherever he goes, there's always a flap.
whirl
I was caught up in a terrible whirl of emotion.
furore
an international furore over the plan
ferment
The country is in a state of political ferment.
agitation
He was in a state of emotional agitation.
fluster
I was in such a fluster that I dropped the lot.
ado
And now, without further ado, let me introduce our benefactor.
tumult
the recent tumult in global financial markets
2 (noun) 
a flurry of diplomatic activity
Synonyms
burst
short bursts of activity
spell
There has been a spell of dry weather.
bout
I was suffering with a bout of nerves.
outbreak
an outbreak of violence involving hundreds of youths
This outbreak of flu is no worse than normal.
spurt
A spurt of diesel came from one valve and none from the other.
3 (noun) 
Definition
a light gust of wind or rain, or fall of snow
A flurry of snowflakes was scudding by the window.
Synonyms
gust
A gust of wind drove down the valley.
shower
a shower of rain
gale
forecasts of fierce gales over the next few days
swirl
squall
The boat was hit by a squall north of the island.
storm
the violent storms which whipped America's East Coast
(verb) 
Definition
to confuse or bewilder
Synonyms
confuse
She was confused by this new turn of events.
upset
She warned me not to say anything to upset him.
bother
That kind of jealousy doesn't bother me.
disturb
He had been disturbed by the news of the attack.
hurry
rattle (informal)
She refused to be rattled by his lawyer.
fuss
unsettle
The presence of the two police officers unsettled her.
bewilder
The silence from her sister had hurt and bewildered her.
hassle (informal)
flutter
a butterfly fluttering its wings
agitate
The thought of them inheriting all these things agitated her.
ruffle
My refusal to let him ruffle me infuriated him.
unnerve
The news about Dermot had unnerved me.
hustle
disconcert
My lack of response clearly disconcerted him.
fluster
She was calm. Nothing could fluster her.
faze

Additional synonyms

in the sense of ado
Definition
fuss
And now, without further ado, let me introduce our benefactor.
Synonyms
fuss,
to-do,
trouble,
delay,
bother,
stir,
confusion,
excitement,
disturbance,
bustle,
flurry,
agitation,
commotion,
pother (literary)
in the sense of agitate
Definition
to excite, disturb, or trouble
The thought of them inheriting all these things agitated her.
Synonyms
upset,
worry,
trouble,
disturb,
excite,
alarm,
stimulate,
distract,
rouse,
ruffle,
inflame,
incite,
unnerve,
disconcert,
disquiet,
fluster,
perturb,
faze,
work someone up,
give someone grief (British, South Africa),
arouse,
ferment
in the sense of agitation
He was in a state of emotional agitation.
Synonyms
turmoil,
worry,
trouble,
upset,
alarm,
confusion,
excitement,
disturbance,
distraction,
upheaval,
stimulation,
flurry,
outcry,
clamour,
arousal,
ferment,
disquiet,
commotion,
fluster,
lather (informal),
incitement,
tumult,
discomposure,
tizzy, tizz or tiz-woz (informal)

Synonyms of 'flurry'

flurry

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of unsettle
Definition
to confuse or agitate a person or the mind
The presence of the two police officers unsettled her.
Synonyms
disturb,
trouble,
upset,
throw (informal),
bother,
confuse,
disorder,
rattle (informal),
agitate,
ruffle,
unnerve,
disconcert,
unbalance,
fluster,
perturb,
faze,
throw into confusion,
throw off balance,
discompose,
throw into disorder,
throw into uproar
in the sense of upset
Definition
to disturb mentally or emotionally
She warned me not to say anything to upset him.
Synonyms
distress,
trouble,
disturb,
worry,
alarm,
bother,
dismay,
grieve,
hassle (informal),
agitate,
ruffle,
unnerve,
disconcert,
disquiet,
fluster,
perturb,
faze,
throw someone off balance,
give someone grief (British, South Africa),
discompose
in the sense of whirl
Definition
a confused state
I was caught up in a terrible whirl of emotion.
Synonyms
tumult,
spin (informal),
stir,
agitation,
commotion,
hurly-burly
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