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Flurry Meaning and Definition from WordNet (r) 2.0
    flurry n
  1. a rapid bustling commotion [syn: bustle, hustle, ado, fuss, stir]
  2. a light brief snowfall and gust of wind (or something resembling that); "he had to close the window against the flurries"; "there was a flurry of chicken feathers" [syn: snow flurry] v
  3. move in an agitated or confused manner
  4. cause to feel embarrassment; "The constant attention of the young man confused her" [syn: confuse, disconcert, put off}] [also: flurried]
Flurry Meaning and Definition from Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
    Flurry \Flur"ry\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Flurried; p. pr. & vb. n. Flurrying.] To put in a state of agitation; to excite or alarm. --H. Swinburne.
Flurry Meaning and Definition from Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
    Flurry \Flur"ry\, n.; pl. Flurries. [Prov. E. flur to ruffle.]
  1. A sudden and brief blast or gust; a light, temporary breeze; as, a flurry of wind.
  2. A light shower or snowfall accompanied with wind. Like a flurry of snow on the whistling wind. --Longfellow.
  3. Violent agitation; commotion; bustle; hurry. The racket and flurry of London. --Blakw. Mag.
  4. The violent spasms of a dying whale.

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Wikipedia Meaning and Definition on 'Flurry'


  • Flurry: Flurry may refer to: A snow flurry ; that is, a brief snow shower. Flurry, a Mac OS X screensaver Flurry, a Super Mario series enemy ...
  • Snow flurry: A snow flurry is a brief instance of light snow , with very little or no accumulation of snow on the ground. See also : Snow shower ...
  • Gerald Flurry: Gerald Ray Flurry (born April 12, 1935) is the founder and Pastor General of the Philadelphia Church of God (PCG), a small church based in ...
  • Robert L. Flurry: Robert Luther Flurry, Jr. (November 15, 1933 – September 3, 2008) was a chemistry professor and researcher who authored three chemistry ...

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  • Browns release Hagg amid flurry of moves
    Safety Eric Hagg was released by the Cleveland Browns, who also waived running backs Jamaine Cook and Robbie Rouse and linebacker Ryan Rau. Read more on this news related to 'Flurry'
  • Flurry of action as legislative session nears close
    The Iowa Senate adjourned the 2013 legislative session late Wednesday night, but the House is set to return Thursday for more votes. Read more on this news related to 'Flurry'
  • Orioles add RHP Jurrjens in flurry of roster moves
    BALTIMORE (AP) -- The Baltimore Orioles have purchased the contract of Jair Jurrjens from Triple-A Norfolk, and the right-hander will start against the Tampa Bay Rays. Read more on this news related to 'Flurry'

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