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flurry — flur|ry [ˈflʌri US ˈflə:ri] n plural flurries [Date: 1600 1700; Origin: Probably from flurr to scatter (17 19 centuries) + hurry] 1.) [singular] a time when there is suddenly a lot of activity and people are very busy flurry of ▪ After a quiet… … Dictionary of contemporary English
activity — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ frantic, frenetic, heightened, increased, intense ▪ The scene was one of frenetic activity. ▪ criminal, illegal … Collocations dictionary
flurry — UK [ˈflʌrɪ] / US [ˈflɜrɪ] noun [countable] Word forms flurry : singular flurry plural flurries 1) a) [usually singular] a short period of activity or emotion There was a flurry of activity outside the university. b) a series of things that happen … English dictionary
flurry — noun 1 small amount of rain/snow ADJECTIVE ▪ snow PHRASES ▪ a flurry of snow 2 short sudden burst of sth ADJECTIVE ▪ brief, sudden … Collocations dictionary
flurry — flur|ry [ flɜri ] noun count 1. ) a small amount of snow, rain, or leaves blown around in a twisting movement: small flurries of snow 2. ) usually singular a short period of activity or emotion: There was a flurry of activity right outside the… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
flurry — flurriedly, adv. /flerr ee, flur ee/, n., pl. flurries, v., flurried, flurrying. n. 1. a light, brief shower of snow. 2. sudden commotion, excitement, or confusion; nervous hurry: There was a flurry of activity before the guests arrived. 3. Stock … Universalium
flurry — noun 1) snow flurries Syn: swirl, whirl, eddy, billow, shower, gust 2) a flurry of activity Syn: burst, outbreak, spurt, fit, spell, bout, rash … Thesaurus of popular words
flurry — noun 1) a flurry of snow Syn: swirl, whirl, eddy, shower, gust 2) a flurry of activity Syn: burst, outbreak, spurt, fit, spell, bout, rash … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
flurry — flur•ry [[t]ˈflɜr i, ˈflʌr i[/t]] n. pl. ries, 1) mer a light, brief shower of snow 2) sudden commotion, excitement, confusion, or nervous hurry: a flurry of activity before the party[/ex] 3) bus a brief rise or fall in prices or a brief period… … From formal English to slang
Activity — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Activity >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 activity activity Sgm: N 1 briskness briskness liveliness &c. >Adj. Sgm: N 1 animation animation life vivacity spirit dash energy … English dictionary for students
flurry — [[t]flʌ̱ri, AM flɜ͟ːri[/t]] flurries 1) N COUNT: usu N of n A flurry of something such as activity or excitement is a short intense period of it. ...a flurry of diplomatic activity aimed at ending the war. 2) N COUNT: oft N of n A flurry of… … English dictionary
