Definition
Definition of flurrying - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
weatherRare characterized by light, swirling snow or windRare
- The flurrying snow made it hard to see.
2.
movementRare marked by sudden, brisk activity or movementRare
- The flurrying crowd filled the streets.
Origin of flurrying
Middle English, flur (floor) + -ing (action)
Examples of flurrying in a sentence
Flurrying conditions delayed the flight schedule. The flurrying leaves danced in the autumn wind. Flurrying snowflakes created a magical winter scene.
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- French:tourbillonnant, agité, ...
- German:wirbelnd, wimmelnd, ...
- Italian:turbinante, agitato, ...
- Spanish:arremolinado, agitado, ...
- Portuguese:turbilhante, agitado, ...
- Chinese:飘雪的, 纷乱的, ...
- Japanese:舞い散る, 活発な, ...
- Arabic:مُتَطايِر, متحرك بنشاط, ...
- Hebrew:מְלוּה בְּפִּילּוּחוֹת שֶׁלֶג, סוֹעֵר, ...
- Russian:вихревой, оживленный, ...
- Ukrainian:вихровий, жвавий, ...
- Hindi:हल्की बर्फबारी, तेज गति, ...
Definition of flurry - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
activitysudden burst of activity or excitement
- The announcement caused a flurry of excitement.
2.
weatherlight brief snowfall or gust of wind
- A flurry of snow covered the streets.
3.
financeTECH. sudden brief increase in trading or stock pricesTECH.
- There was a flurry in the stock market today.
Verb
1.
movementintr. move quickly in a confused wayintr.
- The papers flurried off the desk.
2.
emotiontr. Rare cause someone to feel agitatedtr. Rare
- The unexpected news flurried her.
Images of flurry
light brief snowfall or gust of wind
Expressions with flurry
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sudden burst of busy actions
The office saw a flurry of activity before the deadline.
with quick, busy, or confused movement or activity
She left the room in a flurry.
brief, light snowfall
We had a snow flurry this morning, but it didn't last long.
sudden burst of diplomatic activities or events
The summit led to a diplomatic flurry among nations.
short burst of strong excitement or activity
There was a flurry of excitement when the band arrived.
short time when many people complain or object strongly
The new rule caused a flurry of protest.
rapid series of hits in quick succession
The boxer unleashed a flurry of blows on his opponent.
Origin of flurry
Middle English, flur (sudden movement) + -y (characterized by)
Examples of flurry in a sentence
The news sparked a flurry of phone calls. A flurry of wind swept through the park. Suddenly, a flurry of snowflakes danced around. A flurry of trading occurred after the announcement. Investors noticed a flurry in the market activity. Leaves flurried around the garden in the wind.
Snowflakes flurried down from the sky. His sudden arrival flurried the staff. The chaotic situation flurried everyone involved.
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- French:effervescence, s'agiter, ...
- German:Wirbel, wirbeln, ...
- Italian:raffica, agitarsi, ...
- Spanish:oleada, salir volando, ...
- Portuguese:explosão, esvoaçar, ...
- Chinese:骚动, 纷乱地移动, ...
- Japanese:興奮の嵐, 舞い上がる, ...
- Arabic:اندِفاع, تَخَبَّطَ, ...
- Hebrew:מָטָר שֶׁל פְּעִילּוּת, לְהִתְעוֹפֵף, ...
- Russian:всплеск, разлетаться, ...
- Ukrainian:сплеск, розлітатися, ...
- Hindi:हलचल, उड़ना, ...
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