flurry in English
- flurry⇄flurry, noun, pl.-ries,verb,-ried,-rying.
- flurry⇄noun 1. a sudden gust.
Ex. A flurry of wind upset the small sailboat.
2. a light fall of rain or snow.
Ex. flurries of snow.
3. (Figurative.)
a. a sudden burst or round of activity.
Ex. a flurry of conferences, a fl - flurry⇄v.i. 1. to become flustered or excited.
2. to come down in a flurry.
Ex. He stared out the window at the snow flurrying lightly through the sunless Christmas day (James T. Farrell). - flurry⇄v.t. to fluster; excite; make nervous; agitate.
Ex. Noise in the audience flurried the actor so that he forgot his lines.
(SYN) confuse, disturb.
flurry in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
flurry in Sindhi سنڌي
flurry in Telugu తెలుగు
Flurry
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb
Pronunciation
/ˈflɜːri/
Definitions
- As a noun: A sudden, brief burst or rush of something, typically of wind, snow, or activity.
- As a verb: To move or fall in a rapid, swirling manner, often referring to light particles like snow or dust.
Usage Examples
- A flurry of snowflakes filled the sky, coating the streets in seconds.
- There was a flurry of activity in the office just before the deadline.
- The wind caused the leaves to flurry around the yard in a chaotic dance.
Etymology
The word "flurry" comes from the Middle English "flurren," meaning to flutter or swirl. The word has been used since the 16th century to describe a light, brief movement of snow, dust, or other particles, typically caused by wind.
Synonyms
- Whirl
- Swirl
- Rush
- Flap
- Bluster
Antonyms
- Calm
- Stillness
- Tranquility
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Ráfaga | rah-fah-gah |
| French | Rafale | rah-fahl |
| German | Rasch | rahsh |
| Italian | Folata | foh-lah-tah |
| Portuguese | Rajada | rah-jah-dah |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 阵风 | zhèn fēng |
| Japanese | 突風 | tokkū |
| Korean | 돌풍 | dolpung |
| Russian | Порыв | poryv |
| Arabic | هبة | hibah |
| Hindi | झोंका | jhonka |
| Bengali | ঝোড়ো | jhoṛo |
| Punjabi | ਝੋੰਕਾ | jhonka |
| Marathi | झोका | jhoka |
| Gujarati | ઝોંકો | jhoko |
| Kannada | ಹೊರಹೋಗು | horahogu |
| Telugu | హెచ్చుమెచ్చులు | hechumechulu |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- In American English, the stress is usually placed on the first syllable: "FLUR-ee."
- In British English, a more even stress across both syllables is common: "fluh-REE."
Historical Usage
Originally, "flurry" was used in the 17th century to describe a gust of wind or a sudden snowfall, and has since been extended to describe any brief, rapid activity or movement, especially one that is scattered or chaotic.
Cultural Nuances
The term "flurry" often evokes a sense of suddenness and unpredictability, commonly used in weather reports to describe brief, intense snowfall. It is also used metaphorically to describe situations in which activity or excitement increases momentarily, often in a disorganized or hasty way.
More Information
In meteorology, a "flurry" typically refers to a brief burst of light snow or rain that occurs with little or no accumulation. Flurries are often associated with changing weather patterns, particularly in winter, and are commonly seen during the initial stages of a snowstorm. The term can also apply to the rapid movement of leaves, dust, or other small particles in the air.