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flurry🔊

A light, brief snowfall.

A sudden and brief blast or gust; a light, temporary breeze.

A shower of dust, leaves etc. brought on by a sudden gust of wind.

(figurative) Any sudden activity; a stir.

A snack consisting of soft ice cream mixed with small pieces of fruit, cookie crumbs, etc.

The violent spasms of a dying whale.

💬 Quotations
Again and again to such gamesome talk, the dexterous dart is repeated, the spear returning to its master like a greyhound held in skilful leash. The agonized whale goes into his flurry; the tow-line is slackened, and the pitchpoler dropping astern, folds his hands, and mutely watches the monster die.

An occurrence of something (countable instances) in large numbers, happening suddenly or in a short period of time.

📑 Synonyms: volley barrage

To agitate, bewilder, fluster.

To move or fall in a flurry.