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August 16, 2020 Word of the Day

flurry /ˈflɚri/ noun
flurry
/ˈflɚri/
noun

plural flurries

A snow flurry
A snow flurry
Definition of FLURRY

[count]

1 : a brief and light snowfall

  • We had a few flurries yesterday.

  • a snow flurry

2 a : a brief period of excitement or activity — + of

  • There was a flurry of trading in the stock exchange.

  • The incident could create a flurry of interest in safety issues.

2 b : a large amount of something that happens or comes suddenly — + of

  • a flurry [=barrage] of publicity

  • There was a flurry of requests for more information.

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