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flurries

|flur/ries|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈflɜriz/

🇬🇧

/ˈflʌriz/

(flurry)

sudden burst

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'flurry' originates from the 17th-century English word 'flurr,' which meant 'to scatter or flutter.'

Historical Evolution

'flurr' transformed into the modern English word 'flurry' by the 18th century.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to scatter or flutter,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'a light snowfall' and 'a sudden commotion.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a light, brief shower of snow.

The weather forecast predicts snow flurries this afternoon.

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Noun 2

a sudden commotion or burst of activity.

There was a flurry of activity in the office as the deadline approached.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39