adjective. marked by confusion or agitation.

What does Flurriedly mean?

adjective. marked by confusion or agitation.

What does flurry mean in a sentence?

sudden commotion, excitement, or confusion; nervous hurry: There was a flurry of activity before the guests arrived.

What does it mean when it flurries?

1a : a gust of wind. b : a brief light snowfall. 2a : a brief period of commotion or excitement. b : a sudden occurrence of many things at once : barrage sense 2 a flurry of insults.

How do you use flurried in a sentence?

Flurried sentence example

The window frame which prevented anyone from sitting on the outer sill was being forced out by two footmen, who were evidently flurried and intimidated by the directions and shouts of the gentlemen around.

What does flurried mean

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What is the difference between flurries and snow?

Snow refers to the partially frozen water vapor which falls in flakes. The expression snow flurries refers to light, intermittent snowfall without significant accumulation.

What are flurries in weather?

Snow flurries are an intermittent light snowfall of short duration (generally light snow showers) with no measurable accumulation (trace category).

What does flurry mean in boxing?

A shoeshine combination is a flurry of quick little punches. ... Shoeshine flurries are often thrown with improper punching technique, but pure speed sometimes gets the job done.

What is a Flur?

n a large entrance or reception room or area

Synonyms: Diele Type of: Raum. an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling.

What is a example of flurry?

An example of a flurry is when snowflakes are carried along in the wind and are swirling about in the air; a snow flurry. An example of a flurry is when 20 people arrive all at once to a party; a flurry of activity. To agitate, stir, or confuse. To move or come down in a flurry.

What is it called when you tease someone?

harasser, molester, tormentor. (also tormenter), torturer.

Where does the word flurry come from?

Origin and usage

The etymology of flurry is uncertain. The Oxford English Dictionary suggests that it may be onomatopoeic, and be suggested by words like 'flaw' and 'hurry'. It appeared in English at the very end of the 17th century with the meaning of a sudden gust of wind.

What is threadbare?

1 : worn so much that the thread shows : shabby. 2 : not effective because of overuse a threadbare excuse.

What is an antonym for the word flurry?

flurryverb. Antonyms: soothe, compose, quiet, calm, mesmerize. Synonyms: agitate, excite, worry, ruffle, fluster.

What is the gender of Flur?

The same as etymology 1, but secondarily distinguished per feminine gender. Modern Flur ( f .)

Is Flur a real word?

No, flur is not in the scrabble dictionary.

What is a swarmer boxer?

The swarmer (in-fighter, crowder) is a fighter who attempts to overwhelm his opponent by applying constant pressure — taking away an opponent's usually superior reach. Swarmers tend to have very good head movement in order to get inside.

What is sparring in boxing?

verb (used without object), sparred, spar·ring. (of boxers) to make the motions of attack and defense with the arms and fists, especially as a part of training. to box, especially with light blows. to strike or attack with the feet or spurs, as gamecocks do.

Why do boxers go under the ropes twice?

Boxers use skipping to improve their footwork. The repetitive motions of skipping rope while staying light on their feet helps to prepare them for being fast on their feet when moving around an opponent in the ring.

What is blizzard Storm?

To be categorized as a blizzard, the storm must last for at least three hours and produce a large amount of falling snow. Blizzards also have winds measuring over 56 kilometers (35 miles) per hour. These winds cause a large volume of snow to blow around in the air and near the ground, decreasing visibility.

Why snow is white?

Light is scattered and bounces off the ice crystals in the snow. The reflected light includes all the colors, which, together, look white. ... And all the colors of light add up to white.

What is heavy snowfall called?

A snowstorm features large amounts of snowfall. A snow flurry is snow that falls for short durations and with varying intensity; flurries usually produce little accumulation. A snow squall is a brief, but intense snowfall that greatly reduces visibility and which is often accompanied by strong winds.

What scattered shower?

scattered showers in British English

(ˈskætəd ˈʃaʊəz) plural noun. showers that are scattered across an area, or that occur at intervals throughout the day. Tomorrow there will be a few scattered showers.

What are FIFA flurries?

Fog is heavier and harder to see through. Rain is a downfall. Flurries is intermittent rain.