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flurry

 

[ ˈflʌri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weather

A sudden short period of activity or excitement.

Synonyms

burst, rush, spate

Examples of usage

  • The snowstorm hit the city in a flurry of white flakes.
  • The news of the merger caused a flurry of activity in the stock market.
  • I could feel a flurry of emotions as I waited for the results.
Context #2 | Noun

activity

A sudden, brief rush or wave of intense activity (often involving many people).

Synonyms

bustle, commotion, hustle

Examples of usage

  • There was a flurry of calls and emails after the announcement.
  • The office was in a flurry of preparations for the big event.
Context #3 | Noun

birds

A group of birds suddenly flying together in a quick, swirling motion.

Synonyms

flight, flock, swarm

Examples of usage

  • We watched a flurry of starlings dance across the evening sky.
  • The sudden flurry of seagulls startled us as we walked along the beach.

Translations

Translations of the word "flurry" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rajada

🇮🇳 झोंका

🇩🇪 Bö

🇮🇩 hembusan

🇺🇦 порив

🇵🇱 podmuch

🇯🇵 突風 (とっぷう)

🇫🇷 rafale

🇪🇸 ráfaga

🇹🇷 ani esinti

🇰🇷 돌풍

🇸🇦 عاصفة

🇨🇿 poryv

🇸🇰 nával

🇨🇳 阵风 (zhènfēng)

🇸🇮 sunek

🇮🇸 vindhviða

🇰🇿 жел

🇬🇪 გუდვა

🇦🇿 külək

🇲🇽 ráfaga

Etymology

The word 'flurry' originated in the late 17th century from the Old Norse word 'flóðr', meaning a sudden rush or flood. It was initially used in reference to a sudden commotion or confusion, and over time, its usage expanded to describe various sudden bursts of activity or movement. The word has since become commonly associated with weather phenomena such as snow flurries. Today, 'flurry' is widely used in both literal and figurative contexts to convey a sense of sudden, brief activity or excitement.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,506, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.