Word a Day
flurry
What does flurry mean?
flurry (noun): any sudden activity; a stir.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use flurry in a sentence?
- The day before the wedding was a flurry of preparations. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce flurry?
/ˈflɝɹi/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does flurry come from?
Perhaps an American English blend of flutter and hurry.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of flurry?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “flurry” mean?
a composite of mixed origin
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formally granted permission
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a tangible proof or tribute
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any sudden activity; a stir
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Which word is closest in meaning to “flurry”?
hay
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fog
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ego
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ado
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