Flurrying: meaning, definitions and examples
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flurrying
[ flərɪŋ ]
weather event
Flurrying refers to the occurrence of light snow falling in small amounts or brief bursts. This phenomenon can happen in any season but is most commonly associated with winter. Flurrying typically does not accumulate on the ground significantly and is often characterized by short-lived snow showers. It can create a picturesque scene but usually does not impact travel or daily activities severely.
Synonyms
drifting, fluttering, snowing.
Examples of usage
- The weather today is flurrying with light snow.
- Kids love flurrying days because they can catch snowflakes.
- Occasionally, flurrying can lead to beautiful winter landscapes.
Translations
Translations of the word "flurrying" in other languages:
🇵🇹 neve leve
🇮🇳 बर्फबारी
🇩🇪 Schneefall
🇮🇩 salju ringan
🇺🇦 пухкий сніг
🇵🇱 śnieżenie
🇯🇵 ちらちら降る
🇫🇷 flocon
🇪🇸 nevada ligera
🇹🇷 hafif kar
🇰🇷 보슬보슬 내리는 눈
🇸🇦 ثلج خفيف
🇨🇿 sněžení
🇸🇰 sneženie
🇨🇳 轻雪
🇸🇮 lahka snežna padavina
🇮🇸 létt snjó
🇰🇿 жеңіл қар
🇬🇪 სუსტი თოვლი
🇦🇿 yüngül qar
🇲🇽 nevada ligera
Etymology
The term 'flurry' originates from the late 14th century, deriving from the Middle English 'flurren' which means to stir up or to move in a turbulent manner. The word initially described a light gust of wind or snow and has evolved over centuries to specifically reference light, brief occurrences of snowfall. The connotation of the word suggests a playful or whimsical element, reminiscent of the way snow playfully dances in the air. This usage spread in the context of weather descriptions, particularly in regions with significant snowfall. Its popularization in weather reports and forecasts further solidified the term in modern vernacular, tying it closely to vivid imagery of winter weather phenomena.