flurry

ˈflʌri

Definitions

1. noun

a sudden burst of snow or wind; a flurry of activity or confusion

“The snowstorm caused a flurry outside my window.”

2. verb

to move or act rapidly and unsteadily, especially because of the weather

“The leaves were flurrying in the strong gust of wind.”

3. verb

to cause to move or act rapidly and unsteadily

“The strong wind was flurrying the loose papers around the room.”

Synonyms

  • burst
  • rush

Antonyms

  • calm
  • stillness